QARA

3. when glucose levels in the blood rise over 140mg/dL
5. a long flat gland that lies in the abdomen behind the stomach
7. a nutrient split into two categories, sugars ad starches
9. chemical released when fat is broken down
10. breakdown of skin and occasionally the deeper tissue that leads to the formation of a sore.
12. when blood sugar is high but not high enough to be regarded as Type 2 diabetes
15. a peptide hormone produced by beta cells within the pancreas
17. high levels of ketones in the blood causing the blood to become more acidic
18. the extra amount of insulin given in a single dose to cover an unexpected rise i blood glucose levels.

1. main type of sugar in the blood and is the main energy source for cells.
2. a test carried out to test for levels of fats and sugars within a urine sample
3. when glucose levels in the blood drop below 70mg/dL
4. a group of cells located in the pancreas that produce hormones that help the body break down and use food.
6. chemical substances that act as messenger molecule within the body
7. a process carried out to generate accurate sensor interstitial glucose readings
8. hormone produced in the pancreas which triggers the release of stored glucose.
11. a medical condition which causes damage to the retina due to diabetes.
13. a hormone released, alongside insulin, from beta cells which decrease glucose levels during meals.
14. immune response of an organism against its own healthy cells
16. a medical condition where the body can't use glucose normally