Across
- 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.
Down
- 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