Why is increased level of glucose a problem?
Regular high blood glucose levels can damage nerves, kidneys and eyes.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Apart from regulating blood glucose levels it also helps store glucose in your liver, fat, and muscles. Finally, it regulates your body's metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
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.
Yes insufficient insulin production will increase blood glucose levels
Yes, people may experience altered taste with type1 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose (sugar) level is too high because your body cannot make a hormone called insulin.
RBS, RBG, Random Blood Sugar
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