Insulin and Diabetes

Explain the physiological role of the pancreas in continuously monitoring and controlling blood glucose concentration.
Describe how the secretion of insulin triggers the movement of glucose from the blood into cells, where excess is converted into glycogen for storage in the liver and muscles.
Explain the interacting role of glucagon in correcting low blood glucose by triggering the conversion of stored glycogen back into glucose.
Compare the causes of Type 1 diabetes (pancreatic failure to produce insulin) and Type 2 diabetes (cellular resistance to insulin).
Describe the differing treatments for both types of diabetes, such as insulin injections for Type 1 and carbohydrate-controlled diets combined with exercise for Type 2.
Extract, translate, and interpret numerical and graphical data pertaining to blood sugar levels and insulin responses.

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