This deep dive covers Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes within Glucose Regulation for GCSE Biology. Topic 6: Glucose Regulation It is section 6 of 15 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes
| Type 1 Diabetes | Type 2 Diabetes |
|---|---|
| Cause: Pancreas produces little or NO insulin | Cause: Body cells don't respond to insulin properly (insulin resistance) |
| Usually develops: Childhood/early adulthood | Usually develops: Later in life (linked to lifestyle) |
| Treatment: Insulin injections | Treatment: Diet, exercise, sometimes medication |
| Autoimmune — immune system attacks beta cells | Risk factors: obesity, poor diet, lack of exercise |
| Cannot be prevented | Can often be prevented with healthy lifestyle |
Practice questions for Glucose Regulation
Which organ monitors blood glucose concentration and secretes insulin and glucagon?
Explain how blood glucose concentration is raised when it falls below the normal level.
Quick recall flashcards
What does insulin do when blood glucose is too high?
Insulin is released by the pancreas. It causes body cells to take up glucose from the blood, and causes the liver to convert excess glucose into glycogen for storage. Blood glucose falls.
What is glycogen and where is it stored?
Glycogen is the storage form of glucose. It is stored in the liver and in muscle cells. The liver can convert glycogen back to glucose when blood glucose falls too low.