B3.3.2- Controlling blood glucose levels

where is blood glucose levels detected and what hormones does it secrete

pancreas, insulin and glucagon

what does insulin do

reduces blood glucose levels- removes glucose from blood signals to muscle and liver cells to transport glucose into cells

what does glucagon do

increase blood glucose levels- release glucose into blood from liver and muscle cells

what happens after a meal when your blood glucose is high

pancreas releases insulin which then travels by blood and fits into receptors of liver cell. then here glucose is transferred to glycogen

what happens after exercise when your blood glucose is low

pancreas releases glucagon which then travels by the blood and then fits into receptors of liver cell. then here glycogen is transferred to glucose

what is type 1 diabetes

where someone has non functional insulin. this is treated where u inject insulin before every meal

what is type 2 diabetes

where u cannot efficiently use insulin. this is treated by increasing activity or reduce carbohydrates and glucose in blood