Chapter 19, Problem 43RA

Summary Introduction

To review:

The percentage of the normal two-hour level of blood glucose in type II diabetes in two hours following glucose ingestion.

Introduction:

The blood glucose levels are regulated by insulin and glucagon hormones secreted by the pancreatic cells. Insulin regulates the increased blood glucose levels whereas glucagon raises the low blood glucose levels. High blood glucose levels results in a severe condition known as diabetes, which affects the functioning of different processes of the body.