Insulin increases the number of transport proteins that facilitate the entry of glucose into a cell. If a person cannot make insulin or cannot respond to insulin, what will happen?
A. Glucose will accumulate in the blood
B. The blood plasma will become hypertonic
C. The blood plasma will become hypotonic.
D. Cells will have to use an alternative energy source because glucose can’t enter them.
E. The cells will lose water to the plasma.

If you don’t make or can’t respond to insulin you are diabetic (type I in the first case, type II in the second). So glucose will accumulate in the blood.

This will make the blood plasma hypertonic, since there will be more stuff dissolved in the plasma.

As a result, cells will lose water to the plasma, decreasing the hypertonicity.

In other words, this is a very poorly written multiple choice question since A B and E are all true.

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Hi, during sport i often faint or get very lightheaded, my doctor thinks it may be due to a sudden drop in blood sugar levels. The other day my blood sugar levels dropped from 7.3 mmol/L to 4.4 mmol/L within 20 minutes of exercise. Is this bad or normal? How much should your blood sugar levels fall by when doing exercise?
Thanks in advance.

It is not guaranteed that glucose levels will fall during exercise. some people’s glucose will fall and some people’s will rise.

faintness and lightheadedness can also be caused by blood pressures changing.

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Hi im 13 and my blood sugar is 185. Is that a normal for my age.
Today it went down to 130 i figured it really gets high and acts up when u eat sugar really. I am no longer worried.

To get a better and safer response to your questions explain when you took this measurement.

How soon after eating.
What was the last meal you ate. What you ate.

Remember you reading is a spot reading and could really be wild after eating several pancakes for breakfast.

Update your question accordingly.

Best Wishes.

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I have a male dwarf hamster. He is active he eats and drinks fine. I don’t think he has diabetes I just want to know for future reference.

I don’t think Hamster’s can get diabetes but the vet would give you the best answer!

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For example: What’s gone wrong with insulin production and how does that affect the body’s ability to fuel itself with glucose (blood sugar)? Please explain for type 1 and type 2!

Insulin is needed so that the cells can utilize the sugars in your blood for energy.
Type 1 is because your body does not manufacture enough or any insulin.
Type 2 is that your cells do not react correctly to the insulin and therefore do not use the sugar in the blood correctly. AKA Insulin resistant.

The pancreas stop producing insulin when the body’s own immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. Therefore, it is an autoimmune disease.
Destroyed cells will not ever make the hormone insulin again.

It has not been established yet, as to why this happens. However it is thought to be in connection with genes, though having the right gene is not enough.

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My mother and I use insulin and she is leaving to another state for 2 days. We use insulin from the same bottle. I was wondering if I could leave a few syringes with my insulin in the fridge so she can take the bottle with her. Thank you in advanced.

yes, you can safely do that.

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I am very involved in university sports, and compete at a very high level. I just got tested and do not know the results yet but I’m just wondering, How much does diabetes decrease your athletic performance? I Heard your never really the same after athletically after diagnosed with diabetes.

There are many successful diabetic athletes. Do a Google search on "type 1 diabetic athletes" and you’ll see that diabetes will add some extra challenges but doesn’t mean that your athletic performance must suffer.

Here is a partial list of diabetic athletes. There’s also a pro cycling group called "team type 1"

Wasim Akram – Pakistani cricket fast bowler

Arthur Ashe – Tennis – Wimbledon winner

Walter Barnes – Football and actor. Before acting career he played professional football for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles, 1948-1951.

Sarah Bina – Championship clogger

Ayden Byle – Runner – First insulin-dependent man to run 6521.5 km across North America.

Nick Boynton – Hockey Player – Boston Bruins

Doug Burns – Fitness consultant, Record-holding strength athlete

Sean Busby – Champion Snowboarder

Bobby Clarke – NHL – Philadelphia Flyers

Ty Cobb – MLB – Detroit Tigers

Scott Coleman – Swimmer – first man with diabetes to swim the English Channel, (August 17th 1996)

Jay Cutler – Football Player

Chris Dudley – NBA – New York Knicks center

James “Buster” Douglas – Heavy Weight Boxer

Kenny Duckett – NFL – New Orleans Saints

Rick Dudley – Hockey

Scott Dunton – World Class Surfer

Mike Echols – NFL – Tennessee Titans

Pam Fernandes – Para Olympian

Missy Foy – Professional Marathon Runner

Curt Frasier – NHL – Chicago Black Hawks

Walt Frazier – ­ NBA – New York Knicks

“Smokin’ Joe” Frazier – Boxing

Kris Freeman – Olympic and National Champion Cross-Country Skier

Joe Gibbs – NFL – Washington Redskins coach

Bill Gullickson – MLB – Cincinnati Reds Pitcher

Gary Hall Jr. – US Olympic Gold Medalist, Swimming

Jonathan Hayes – NFL – Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs

Dave Hollins – 1993 Phillies World Series Third Baseman

James "Catfish" Hunter – MLB – Pitcher, Baseball Hall-of-Famer

Chuck Heidenrich – Skiing

Chris Jarvis – World Champion Canadian Rower

Jason Johnson – MLB – Pitcher, Cleveland Indians

Kelli Keuhne – LPGA golfer

Billie Jean King – Tennis

Jay Leeuwenburg – NFL – Indianapolis Colts Lineman

Mark Lowe – Major League Baseball

Michael Earl Malone -­ Son of former NBA star Moses Malone.

Robert "Gorilla Monsoon" Marella -Professional wrestler and commentator

Michelle McGann – LPGA golfer

Adam Morrison – Basketball Player, Gonzaga University

Brandon Morrow -Seattle Mariners Pitcher

David Pember – MLB – Milwaukee Brewers

Toby Petersen – NHL – Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars

Sir Steven Redgrave – Rower – Winner of five consecutive Olympic gold medals

Dan Reichert – MLB – Kansas City Royals

Ham Richardson – Tennis star

Jackie Robinson – Baseball Player

Sugar Ray Robinson – Boxing

Ron Santo – MLB – Chicago Cubs legend

Mike Sinclair – NFL – Philadelphia Eagles

Kendall Simmons – NFL – Pittsburgh Steelers

Hank Stram – NFL – Kansas City Chiefs Coach

Bradley Suttle – Texas Longhorns – Second Baseman

Bill Talbert – Hall of Fame tennis player

Sherri Turner – LPGA golfer

Scott Verplank – PGA golfer

Everson Walls – Football player

Jo Ann Washam – LPGA golfer

David "Boomer" Wells – San Diego Padres Pitcher

Wade Wilson – NFL player and Dallas Cowboys quarterback coach

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My husband is 31 years old. He got type 2 diabetes 4 years ago. We now have a newborn and I’m nervous he will get diabetes in his life as well. Anyone know the risks? Thank you!

PS – I am not diabetic and did not have gestational diabetes either. My son was born full term and of healthy weight and size.

There is a predisposition to type 2 diabetes, but there also a life style component. You have many good answers on here. You also might want to check out the American Diabetes Asso. website. There is much good information on there. There are other websites as well. Of course, you will also want to ask your child’s pediatrician what you can do to limit the risks. Your concern and education will help give them a healthy future. Take care.

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I have a friend who is a really healthy type 1 diabetic and he is 30 years old, and his mom has diabetes but has lived awhile. So is it likely for him to die anytime soon?
I have a friend who is a really healthy type 1 diabetic and he is 30 years old. His mom has diabetes and is still alive. Is it likely for him to die anytime soon?

According to US data, the reduction in life expectancy seen in people with Type 1 diabetes is dependent on the age at diagnosis. At a minimum, life expectancy is shortened by 15 years. One study using life insurance records showed a reduction in life expectancy of 27 years in those diagnosed before age 15. A study of patients at the Joslin Clinic, a US clinic specializing in diabetes, found only a 16 to 17 year reduction in life expectancy for those diagnosed at ages 10 or 15. However, people who are treated at the Joslin Clinic would tend to be from wealthier families and would likely receive better medical care.

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