T1D Vocab
T1D Vocab
Insulin7
Insulin is an important hormone produced by the pancreas. Its main role is to regulate blood sugar levels by allowing cells to absorb glucose to extract energy from it. In the specific context of type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not produce insulin, which means that people living with that condition must do regular insulin injections to maintain their blood sugar level to normal. Insulin is essential to survival, and a precise management of its dosage is important for the health of people living with type 1 diabetes.
Insulin7
Insulin is an important hormone produced by the pancreas. Its main role is to regulate blood sugar levels by allowing cells to absorb glucose to extract energy from it. In the specific context of type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not produce insulin, which means that people living with that condition must do regular insulin injections to maintain their blood sugar level to normal. Insulin is essential to survival, and a precise management of its dosage is important for the health of people living with type 1 diabetes.
Pancreas8
The pancreas is a vital organ of the digestive system, located behind the stomach. Its main functions consist of the production of enzymes that helps dissolve nutrients (exocrine function), and the production of hormones that regulate blood sugar (endocrine function).
1% of the pancreas is made of the cells responsible for the production of hormones – the pancreatic islets (or islets of Langerhans). The beta cells of these islets oversee insulin production, while alpha cells produce glucagon. In the case of type 1 diabetes, beta cells are destroyed by the immune system, stopping production of insulin.
7FFD. 2024. Les insulines au 21e siècle. Fédération Française des Diabétiques.
https://www.federationdesdiabetiques.org/federation/actualites/les-insulines-au-21e-siecle8 8Encyclopedia Universalis. Pancréas. Encyclopedia Universalis.
https://www.universalis.fr/encyclopedie/pancreas/
Pancreas8
The pancreas is a vital organ of the digestive system, located behind the stomach. Its main functions consist of the production of enzymes that helps dissolve nutrients (exocrine function), and the production of hormones that regulate blood sugar (endocrine function).
1% of the pancreas is made of the cells responsible for the production of hormones – the pancreatic islets (or islets of Langerhans). The beta cells of these islets oversee insulin production, while alpha cells produce glucagon. In the case of type 1 diabetes, beta cells are destroyed by the immune system, stopping production of insulin.
Hypoglycemia9
Hypoglycemia happens when blood sugar level is dangerously low, generally below 3.9 mmol/L. This happens when insulin is in excess relative to the amount of glucose in the blood.
Symptoms may vary from one person to another, but commonly, people in hypoglycemia may present the following signs:
Untreated hypoglycemia may lead to more serious health problems.
Various factors may trigger hypoglycemia, including excessive dosage of insulin, intense physical activity, a missed or late meal, or even alcohol consumption. It’s important to recognize these triggers to avoid them as much as possible.
Hypoglycemia may disturb cognitive functions, lead to unconsciousness or to urgent situations. In this case, injection of glucagon is preconized – IN CASE OF PROLONGATED LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, TAKE THE PERSON TO THE EMERGENCIES.
It’s crucial to react fast in case of hypoglycemia. The consumption of glucose through fruit juice or sugar is recommended. In case of loss of consciousness, glucagon injection is necessary.
Afterwards, regularly monitor blood sugar levels to make sure that they stabilize.
Preventing hypoglycemia is essential. This includes the careful management of diet, exercise, and insulin. It’s crucial to follow the treatment plan recommended by your medical team (doctors and educators).
9AJD. 2023. Hypoglycémie. AJD. https://www.ajd-diabete.fr/vivre-avec-un-diabete-de-type-1/prise-en- charge-du-diabete-de-type-1/lhypoglycemie/
Hypoglycemia9
Hypoglycemia happens when blood sugar level is dangerously low, generally below 3.9 mmol/L. This happens when insulin is in excess relative to the amount of glucose in the blood.
Symptoms may vary from one person to another, but commonly, people in hypoglycemia may present the following signs:
Untreated hypoglycemia may lead to more serious health problems.
Various factors may trigger hypoglycemia, including excessive dosage of insulin, intense physical activity, a missed or late meal, or even alcohol consumption. It’s important to recognize these triggers to avoid them as much as possible.
Hypoglycemia may disturb cognitive functions, lead to unconsciousness or to urgent situations. In this case, injection of glucagon is preconized – IN CASE OF PROLONGATED LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, TAKE THE PERSON TO THE EMERGENCIES.
It’s crucial to react fast in case of hypoglycemia. The consumption of glucose through fruit juice or sugar is recommended. In case of loss of consciousness, glucagon injection is necessary.
Afterwards, regularly monitor blood sugar levels to make sure that they stabilize.
Preventing hypoglycemia is essential. This includes the careful management of diet, exercise, and insulin. It’s crucial to follow the treatment plan recommended by your medical team (doctors and educators).
9AJD. 2023. Hypoglycémie. AJD. https://www.ajd-diabete.fr/vivre-avec-un-diabete-de-type-1/prise-en- charge-du-diabete-de-type-1/lhypoglycemie/