HORMONES AND THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - PART 4

INSULIN - A HORMONE

Insulin is a hormone which is produced in the pancreas, by special
glands known as the Islets of Langerhans.

When we eat a meal like hamburger,fries and milkshake, Insulin is
 released in the blood stream to control blood glucose. The liver
 stores glucose in the form of glycogen. If the pancreas is not able
 to produce insulin, diabetes ensues.

Diabetes Mellitus may be Type 1 or Type 2. 
Enjoy learning more : Diabetic instructions


QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What is Insulin?
2. Where is Insulin produced?
3.Where is Insulin stored?


Diabetes Insipidus should not be confused with Diabetes Mellitus.
For more helpful information, please read Part 2.



PATIENT EDUCATION AND DIABETIC MISCONCEPTIONS

It is important to remember when educating the diabetic patient, 
that misconceptions like the ones shown, should be addressed. The
image above, provides examples of misconceptions about
Diabetes. 

Diabetes may be further complicated by DKA ( Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
Please click on the link below:
Helpful information about DKA ( Diabetic ketoacidosis)

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