Question

Compare the following blood glucose concentration data provided for Maria and Tamika. One of these women has diabetes. Both women ate identical meals at the same times, and got equal amounts of exercise at the same time. Neither is currently taking insulin.

This is the complete chart:

Blood Glucose Levels

Time/Event	Maria	Tamika
Wake Up: 8:00 am	4.0	10.0
1 hour after breakfast: 9:00 am	7.0	14.0
Pre-Lunch: 12:00 pm	4.5	10.0
2 hours after Lunch: 2:00 pm	6.0	15.0
Mid- Afternoon: 3:00 pm	4.5	10.0
1 hour after vigorous exercise: 4:00 pm	4.0	4.0
Pre-Supper: 6:00 pm	4.5	9.0
1 hour after supper: 7:00 pm	6.5	18.0
Bedtime: 11:00 pm	4.5	12.0

Indicate the times and activities during which the pancreas of a healthy person should release hormones (specify which hormone) and their effect. Determine which woman is diabetic and justify your answer (include information about healthy blood glucose levels).

Answer 1

Pancreas of a healthy person secretes hormones like insulin and glucagon. Insulin is released when the blood sugar levels are increased following a meal and glucagon is released when there is hypoglycemia which is low blood sugar levels.

By comparing the blood sugar levels of both Maria and Tamika, it is found that Tamika is diabetic because of increased blood sugar levels. Diabetic is a condition caused by elevated blood sugar levels. Tamika is found to have higher blood sugar levels and is therefore considered to be diabetic. The normal blood sugar levels ranges from 4 to 5.9 mmol/l .