Which gland controls blood glucose levels?
The large gland behind the stomach called the pancreas controls blood sugar levels and produces insulin and glucagon and other hormones.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes.
By checking your blood sugar one will take medicines timely which will treat type1 diabetes
Yes, people with type 1 diabetes can have high blood glucose levels.
Insulin is normally secreted by the beta cells (a type of islet cell) of the pancreas. The stimulus for insulin secretion is a high blood glucose.. Although there is always a low level of insulin secreted by the pancreas, the amount secreted into the blood increases as the blood glucose rises. Usually healthy body maintains it at 90mg/dl.
RBS, RBG, Random Blood Sugar
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