PDF-[READ] - Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin

The allinone comprehensive resource for the millions of people with diabetes who use insulin revised and updatedFew diabetes books focus specifically on the daytoday issues facing people who use insulin Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner provides the tools to think like a pancreas to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the bodys everchanging needs Comprehensive free of medical jargon and packed with useful information not readily available elsewhere such asDaytoday blood glucose control and monitoringDesigning an insulin program to best match your lifestyleUpto date medication and technologyNew insulin formulations and combinationsand moreWith detailed information on new medications and technologies both apps and devices surrounding insulin as well as new injection devices and dietary recommendations Think Like a Pancreas is the insulin users goto guide. in the Teaching Material of. Medical Biotechnology Master’s . P. rogrammes. at the. . University of . Pécs. and at the University of Debrecen. Identification. . number. : TÁMOP-4.1.2-08/1/A-2009-0011. The Pancreas and Diabetes Mellitus. The . pancreas is a large, diffuse organ that functions as both an exocrine and endocrine gland.. Exocrine Functions of the Pancreas. The . exocrine functions of the pancreas involve the synthesis and release of digestive enzymes and sodium bicarbonate from specialized cells of the pancreas. and glucose. By Juliana Xie. Pan-. creas. !. Greek: “pan” = all; “. creas. ” = flesh. Pancreas is like a fish! Head, body, and tail.. Important anatomical relationships. Why care about the pancreas?. Walker. The. Insu. Mist. . What is Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?. Type 1 Diabetes . Type 2 Diabetes. This type of Diabetes is when insulin cannot be produced from the pancreas .. This Diabetes Type can be controlled with insulin.. What is Diabetes???. Diabetes is a disorder of . metabolism- . the way our body processes and uses certain foods, especially carbohydrates. . The . human body normally converts carbohydrates to . glucose. Lawrence K. Wolfe M.D.. Outline of the “Amazing . S. tory of Diabetes Mellitus”. 1. Ancient history of diabetes. 2. Overview of glucose metabolism. meal containing carbohydrates.. These carbohydrates are turned into . glucose. . . The glucose is absorbed . by the stomach and intestines . and goes into the blood. .. Now, your blood has a high glucose level. Your blood has the glucose but who needs the glucose???? The cells!! Cells use glucose to make energy called . Lawrence K. Wolfe M.D.. Outline of the “Amazing . S. tory of Diabetes Mellitus”. 1. Ancient history of diabetes. 2. Overview of glucose metabolism. Pamlico County Primary School . About: Diabetes . Chronic (long-term) disease . Affects how your body turns food into energy. The majority of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (glucose), which is released into your bloodstream. Presented by:. Katie Spear MSN, RN, CDCES. 3 Takeaway Points. 1. How the pancreas is the problem in diabetes.. 2. How high blood glucoses or blood sugar effects your body.. 3. The main two types of diabetes.. Rodica . Busui . MD, PhD. Professor of Internal Medicine,. Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. No Disclosures. The . Diabetes Control and Complications Trial. Beta Cells in the Pancreas. Insulin is synthesized in beta cells. Insulin helps to regulate metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas. Without insulin to facilitate absorption of glucose the levels become too high. How many people do you know have diabetes?. What is diabetes?. Diabetes can be dangerous if it’s not treated. What happens if diabetes isn’t controlled? What problems can this cause? . Can diabetes . Real Food - Real Hope. changing. direction. Jeremy Martin. Ambassador for the PHC. Associate with Think Healthy Me. 2. This . presentation is for information only. . It . is not medical advice. . Please discuss any dietary changes with your doctor....