Insulin resistance

Insulin is the body’s main way to lower the blood glucose levels when they get to high. When the blood glucose levels get to low the hormone glycogen is produced. They both come from the pancreas but insulin also helps glucose get transported into the cells (Quesada et al., 2008). The body uses glucose as a primary source of energy through a variety of metabolic reactions. Glucose is a sugar that gets broken down through glycolysis into ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) inside of the cell (Stanfield,…

measure your blood sugar (glucose) level. This test is done to check for early signs of diabetes, before you develop symptoms. Type 2 diabetes is a long-term (chronic) disease that occurs when the pancreas does not make enough of a hormone called insulin. This results in high blood glucose levels, which can cause many complications. You may be screened for type 2 diabetes as part of your regular health care, especially if you have a high risk for diabetes. Screening can help identify type 2…

is a progressive disease characterized by relative lack of insulin. It consists of insulin resistance as well as dysfunction of β-cells. Insulin resistance indicates that more insulin is required for normal body functioning along with decreased insulin concentration at all levels.4 This lowers the glucose transporter action associated with insulin deficiency.4 Malfunctioning of pancreatic β-cells, which causes impaired production of insulin, is another factor present in type 2 diabetes.…

Type 2 diabetes is when your cells become resistant to the action of insulin, and your pancreas is unable to make enough insulin to overcome this resistance. Instead of moving into your cells where it's needed for energy, sugar builds up in your bloodstream. Scientist and doctors don’t really know why this happens. Sometimes the pancreas can’t produce enough insulin or it produces too much. Risk factors of diabetes is Family history, environmental factors (exposure…

Larry 's ketoacidosis was resolved over the next few days and a further week on a medical floor, saw Larry stabilized on his previous insulin regime. Answer the following questions pertaining to the case: 1. Based on the pathophysiology a. Give reasons for Larry 's reported admission symptoms of muscle weakness, decreased skin turgor, tachycardia and hypotension. b. Describe how this situation can be corrected. A. Mr. Secord may be experiencing the following symptoms due to dehydration and…

When running a body’s metabolism with ketones instead of glucose, the dangerous insulin spikes will no longer be relevant. This is the best way for anyone trying to use the fat on their body for energy. With stable and low blood sugar, the insulin will no longer be produced. Without insulin the human body will receive the benefits of glucagon and growth hormones.Upon understanding the importance of glucagon and growth hormone, “HGH promotes…

Problem Statement Diabetes is a health issue with an increasing rate of diagnosed cases in many communities in the United States. Type II occurs when the pancreas can’t produce enough insulin and lack the ability to take in insulin. It leads to a higher reading of glucose levels, which increases the risk of metabolic complications throughout one’s life (NDEP-“The Diabetes Epidemic”, n.d.). Epidemiology While diabetes most prominently affects the Hispanic/Latino community, it is only in the…

1. The thyroid gland secretes thyroxine also known as T4 which maintains metabolic rate of all cells and processes of cell growth and tissue differentiation. 2. Calitonin is secreted by the thyroid gland and maintains calcium and phosphorus blood levels by inhibiting the transfer of calcium from bone to blood, increases calcium storage in bone, and increases renal exertion of calcium and phosphorus. 3. The parathyroid gland secretes parathyroid hormone or parahormone which regulates calcium…

Both insulin and glucagon work together towards a balanced body metabolism, however, they are divided into the opposite function: insulin supports anabolic reactions while glucagon, catabolic reactions. They are released from the pancreas and controlled in the brain by the pituitary gland. Insulin has many functions, it signals a state of energy abundance, promotes of amino and glucose acid absorption to various tissues from the blood as well as stimulation of anabolic processes such as glycogen…

in this world till this day. There are two types of diabetes. There is type one and type two. Type one diabetes was once known as juvenile diabetes or insulentdependent diabetes. It is a condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to allow sugar to enter the cells to make energy. There are many factors to type one diabetes. Such as exposure to certain viruses and genetics. This type of diabetes usually appears during childhood or in adolescence but…