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Why is type 1 diabetes not curable?

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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

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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What is type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose (sugar) level is too high because your body cannot make a hormone called insulin.

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How can checking your blood sugar help treat type 1 diabetes?

By checking your blood sugar one will take medicines timely which will treat type1 diabetes

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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

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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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At what glucose level is insulin released?

Insulin is normally secreted by the beta cells (a type of islet cell) of the pancreas. The stimulus for insulin secretion is a high blood glucose.. Although there is always a low level of insulin secreted by the pancreas, the amount secreted into the blood increases as the blood glucose rises. Usually healthy body maintains it at 90mg/dl.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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