LO5- endocrine system

Pituitary gland

Is the growth hormone, regulates growth and controls the endocrine system

Thyroid

It’s hormone is thyroxine and it controls metabolism rate and helps to balance growth

Pancreas

produced the hormone insulin which controls blood sugar levels

Adrenal

Produces the hormone adrenaline and preps the body for emergencies

Cause of Type 1 diabetes

is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, leading to high blood sugar levels.

4 symptoms of diabetes

Extreme thirst, thrush, peeing more frequently and blurred vision

Effects of type 1 diabetes

Pancreas becomes damaged therefore it no longer produces insulin

Cause of type 2 diabetes

caused by insulin resistance, the body's cells don’t respond effectively to insulin, combined with relative insulin deficiency.

4 risk factors of type 2 diabetes

Age (40+), obesity, genetics, diet

Diagnosis for diabetes

Type 1- urine is tested for glucose levels

Type 2- blood is tested for glucose levels

Monitoring diabetes

Blood sugar tests are done every 3-6 months, yearly checks of feet, eyes and heart

Treatment for type 1 diabetes

Insulin injections are taken 1-2x a day to control blood sugar levels aka background insulin

Treatment for type 2 diabetes

Patients are given metformin to help improve the body’s response to insulin

Lifestyle chages for diabetes

Implement more physical exercise, loosing weight if overweight, improving diet