The figure below depicts corresponding blood glucose levels and blood insulin le

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The figure below depicts corresponding blood glucose levels and blood insulin levels from three individuals. Based on what we have been learning about in class regarding glucoregulation, which individual do you think represents a normal profile of insulin and glucose levels? Why? Which individual do you think exhibits the profile of someone with Type 1 diabetes? Why? And which individual do you think represents an individual with Type 2 diabetes? Why? Make sure you explain your reasoning clearly.

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Answer:

Individual A seems to suffere with Type 1 diabetes, the initial glucose concentration in blood is higher than the normal person (Individual B)

Individual B seems to be a normal person, the concentration of blood glucose is at normal levels after the sugary drink and before the sugary drink.With increase in blood glucose levels, insulin secretion takes place, which reduced the blood glucose levels.

Individual C seems to be Type II diabetic, high blood glucose levels than the individual A and B before the sugary drink and after sugary drink.

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