¿Qué es la glucosa?
La glucosa proviene de la palabra griega
que significa "dulce".
Es un tipo de azúcar que se obtiene de los alimentos que consume, y que el cuerpo utiliza para producir energía.
A medida que viaja a través del torrente sanguíneo a las células, se llama glucosa de la sangre o azúcar en la sangre .
Es un tipo de azúcar que se obtiene de los alimentos que consume, y que el cuerpo utiliza para producir energía.
A medida que viaja a través del torrente sanguíneo a las células, se llama glucosa de la sangre o azúcar en la sangre .
La insulina es una hormona, producida por el páncreas, que aumenta la absorción de la glucosa (azúcar) para proveer de energía al cuerpo y disminuyendo el azúcar en la sangre.
Las personas con diabetes tienen niveles más altos de lo normal en la sangre. O no tienen suficiente insulina o sus células no responden a la insulina, así como deberían.
Las personas con diabetes tienen niveles más altos de lo normal en la sangre. O no tienen suficiente insulina o sus células no responden a la insulina, así como deberían.
Niveles elevados de glucosa en sangre
durante un largo periodo de tiempo puede dañar los riñones , los ojos y otros
órganos.
¿Cómo el cuerpo produce glucosa?
Se produce a partir de los alimentos ricos
en carbohidratos, como el pan, patatas y frutas. Cuando comemos los alimentos
bajan por el esófago al estómago. Allí, los ácidos y las enzimas lo descomponen
en pequeños pedazos. Durante ese proceso, la glucosa se libera.
Entra en los intestinos, donde se
absorbe. A partir de ahí, pasa al torrente sanguíneo. Parte de la glucosa (se utiliza como energía) es utilizada por las células para llevar a cabo el metabolismo, es decir, una serie de procesos que son realizados por las células y que son vitales para la vida. El resto de la glucosa que no se utiliza se almacena en el hígado.
Energía y almacenamiento
Su cuerpo está diseñado para mantener el
nivel de glucosa constante en la sangre. Las células beta en el páncreas
controlan el nivel de azúcar en la sangre. Cuando el nivel
de glucosa en sangre se eleva después de comer, las células beta liberan
insulina en el torrente sanguíneo.
La mayoría de las células de su cuerpo usan la glucosa junto con los aminoácidos (la construcción de bloques de proteínas) y las grasas para obtener energía. Es la principal fuente de
combustible para su cerebro. Las células nerviosas como mensajeros químicos la
necesitan para ayudarle a procesar la información. Sin ella, su cerebro no
sería capaz de trabajar bien.
Después que su cuerpo ha utilizado la
energía que necesita, la glucosa sobrante se almacena en pequeños paquetes
llamados glucógeno en el hígado y los músculos. Su cuerpo puede almacenar lo suficiente para alimentarse durante un día aproximadamente.
Después de no haber comido durante unas
horas, el nivel de glucosa en la sangre baja. Su páncreas deja de producir insulina. Las células alfa del páncreas comienzan a producir una hormona
diferente llamada glucagón que es la encargada de decirle al hígado que libere (o que descomponga el glucógeno almacenado y convirtiéndolo en glucosa nuevamente) parte de la glucosa almacenada y de esta manera lograr que los niveles de glucosa se mantenga en los niveles normales. Que viaja por el torrente sanguíneo para
reponer el suministro hasta que pueda volver a comer.
El hígado también puede hacer su propia glucosa usando una combinación de productos de desecho, aminoácidos, y las grasas.
What is glucose?
Glucose comes from the Greek word for "sweet."
It is a type of sugar that is obtained from the food you consume, and which the body uses to produce energy.
As it travels through the bloodstream to the cells, it is called blood glucose or blood sugar.
Insulin is a hormone, produced by the pancreas, which increases the absorption of glucose (sugar) to provide energy to the body and lowering blood sugar.
People with diabetes have higher than normal levels in the blood. Or they do not have enough insulin or their cells do not respond to insulin as well as they should.
Elevated blood glucose levels over a long period of time can damage the kidneys, eyes and other organs.
How does the body produce glucose?
It is made from foods rich in carbohydrates such as bread, potatoes and fruits. When we eat, food goes down the esophagus to the stomach. There, acids and enzymes break it down into small pieces. During that process, the glucose is released.
It enters the intestines, where it is absorbed. From there, it passes into the bloodstream. Part of the glucose (used as energy) is used by cells to carry out metabolism, ie a series of processes that are performed by cells and are vital for life. The rest of the glucose that is not used is stored in the liver.
Energy and storage
Your body is designed to keep your blood glucose level constant. Beta cells in the pancreas control the blood sugar level. When the blood glucose level rises after eating, the beta cells release insulin into the bloodstream. Insulin is the key that opens the doors of cells so that glucose from food enters and serves as a source of energy for all processes.
Most cells in your body use glucose along with amino acids (building blocks of proteins) and fats for energy. It is the main source of fuel for your brain. Nerve cells as chemical messengers need it to help you process information. Without it, your brain would not be able to work well.
After your body has used the energy it needs, excess glucose is stored in small packets called glycogen in the liver and muscles. Your body can store enough food for a day or so.
After not eating for a few hours, the blood glucose level drops. Your pancreas stops making insulin. Alpha cells in the pancreas begin to produce a different hormone called glucagon, which tells the liver to release (or break down stored glycogen and convert it to glucose again) from stored glucose and thereby Glucose levels are maintained at normal levels. It travels through the bloodstream to replenish the supply until it can return to eat.
The liver can also make its own glucose using a combination of waste products, amino acids, and fats.
El hígado también puede hacer su propia glucosa usando una combinación de productos de desecho, aminoácidos, y las grasas.
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Glucose comes from the Greek word for "sweet."
It is a type of sugar that is obtained from the food you consume, and which the body uses to produce energy.
As it travels through the bloodstream to the cells, it is called blood glucose or blood sugar.
Insulin is a hormone, produced by the pancreas, which increases the absorption of glucose (sugar) to provide energy to the body and lowering blood sugar.
People with diabetes have higher than normal levels in the blood. Or they do not have enough insulin or their cells do not respond to insulin as well as they should.
Elevated blood glucose levels over a long period of time can damage the kidneys, eyes and other organs.
How does the body produce glucose?
It is made from foods rich in carbohydrates such as bread, potatoes and fruits. When we eat, food goes down the esophagus to the stomach. There, acids and enzymes break it down into small pieces. During that process, the glucose is released.
It enters the intestines, where it is absorbed. From there, it passes into the bloodstream. Part of the glucose (used as energy) is used by cells to carry out metabolism, ie a series of processes that are performed by cells and are vital for life. The rest of the glucose that is not used is stored in the liver.
Energy and storage
Your body is designed to keep your blood glucose level constant. Beta cells in the pancreas control the blood sugar level. When the blood glucose level rises after eating, the beta cells release insulin into the bloodstream. Insulin is the key that opens the doors of cells so that glucose from food enters and serves as a source of energy for all processes.
Most cells in your body use glucose along with amino acids (building blocks of proteins) and fats for energy. It is the main source of fuel for your brain. Nerve cells as chemical messengers need it to help you process information. Without it, your brain would not be able to work well.
After your body has used the energy it needs, excess glucose is stored in small packets called glycogen in the liver and muscles. Your body can store enough food for a day or so.
After not eating for a few hours, the blood glucose level drops. Your pancreas stops making insulin. Alpha cells in the pancreas begin to produce a different hormone called glucagon, which tells the liver to release (or break down stored glycogen and convert it to glucose again) from stored glucose and thereby Glucose levels are maintained at normal levels. It travels through the bloodstream to replenish the supply until it can return to eat.
The liver can also make its own glucose using a combination of waste products, amino acids, and fats.
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