Why is type 1 diabetes not curable?
It is not curable because the pancrease do not produce the hormone insulin which can help in storing sugar
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
It takes few years or upto 1 year to develop type1 diabetes
Regular high blood glucose levels can damage nerves, kidneys and eyes.
When people eat food the food breaks down into sugars which is only stored with the help of insulin. if insulin is not produced adequately then it is stored in the blood stream rising a person's blood glucose levels.
Glucagon counteracts and helps regulate your blood glucose levels. Glucagon also triggers your liver to convert stored glucose (glycogen) into a usable form and then release it into your bloodstream
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.
RBS, RBG, Random Blood Sugar
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