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Question
1. Brie?y describe hormonal control of blood glucose levels in normal physiology in the feastingffed vs. fasting states. Include in your description the effect of insulin on liver cells and muscle and fat cells.
2. How is normal physiology of blood glucose control altered in diabetes mellitus?
3. Does our body always have insulin in circulation?
4. What is the difference between basal and bolus insulin?
5. What is the main function of counter-regulatory hormones?
6. In general, what foods contain significant amounts of carbohydrates? Roughly how many grams of carbohydrates are in 2 cups (16 oz) of juice?
7. What causes diabetic ketoacidosis?
8. What causes hypoglycemia unawareness?
9. Are the blood glucose target reference ranges the same for people without diabetes mellitus and people with diabetes mellitus?
10. What is the goal of insulin therapy? What is the difference between basal insulin and bolus insulin replacement therapy? De?ne the two components of bolus insulin therapy.
11. What does "insulin resistance" mean? What does "insulin sensitive" mean?
12. Who needs to monitor their blood glucose levels multiple times a day and why?
13. Why should you wash and dry your hands prior to checking your blood glucose level?