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Is it possible for insulin to increase blood glucose levels?
Is it possible for insulin to increase blood glucose levels?
Is it possible for insulin to increase blood glucose levels?
Yes insufficient insulin production will increase blood glucose levels
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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Why is insulin a life saving hormone?
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.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
What is a normal blood glucose level?
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.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
How to know if your child with type 1 diabetes has hypoglycemia?
Apart from the blood glucose test if your child is experiencing extreme hunger, shakiness and sweats that means your child has juvenile diabetes and hypoglycemia (very low blood glucose levels).
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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
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Does type 1 diabetes influence taste?
Yes, people may experience altered taste with type1 diabetes.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023