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What does glucagon do to increase the blood glucose level?
What does glucagon do to increase the blood glucose level?
What does glucagon do to increase the blood glucose level?
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
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What happens to the blood glucose level after a person eats?
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.
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Does type 1 diabetes influence taste?
Yes, people may experience altered taste with type1 diabetes.
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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.
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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 increased level of glucose a problem?
Regular high blood glucose levels can damage nerves, kidneys and eyes.
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