Patho words

Polyuria peeing a lot

polydipsia very thirsty

polyphagia very hungry

hypoglycemia low glucose level

hyperglycemia high glucose level

sweating, tremor, hunger, rapid heartbeat signs of hypoglycemia

thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurry vision signs of hyperglycemia

glycosuria glucose spills into urine

normal blood sugar level 90mg/dL

lowers blood glucose insulin

raises blood glucose glucagon

somatostatin dampens both insulin and glucagon

counter regulatory helping glucagon epinephrine, cortisol, growth hormone

Brain danger below 30 mg/dL

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