TY - JOUR
T1 - Insight into insulin: Exploring the role of insulin in management of diabetes
AU - McGuire, Treasure M.
AU - Wood, Charlotte
PY - 2008/1/31
Y1 - 2008/1/31
N2 - As the high extracellular glucose is unable to enter cells without insulin as the co-factor, intracellular glucose remains low, causing a sensation of hunger (polyphagia). When extracellular glucose levels rise above renal threshold, it passes into urine causing osmotic diuresis (polyuria). This in turn leads to dehydration and thirst (polydipsia). When there is insufficient insulin to respond to this hyperglycaemia, the body uses alternative fuel sources.
AB - As the high extracellular glucose is unable to enter cells without insulin as the co-factor, intracellular glucose remains low, causing a sensation of hunger (polyphagia). When extracellular glucose levels rise above renal threshold, it passes into urine causing osmotic diuresis (polyuria). This in turn leads to dehydration and thirst (polydipsia). When there is insufficient insulin to respond to this hyperglycaemia, the body uses alternative fuel sources.
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M3 - Magazine Article
AN - SCOPUS:39349117890
JO - Pharmacy Practice News
JF - Pharmacy Practice News
SN - 0886-988X
IS - 31/JAN
ER -