Ologies with Alie Ward Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR) Part 1 Encore with Mike Natter
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Aug 10, 2023 AI Snips
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Dr. Natter's Diabetes Diagnosis
- Dr. Mike Natter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age nine with extremely high blood sugar.
- He was brought to the ER in a diabetic coma with a glucose level of 1600, far above normal ranges.
Meaning of Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes mellitus means 'siphon of sweet urine' from excess sugar in blood filtered out by kidneys.
- Historically, doctors used taste tests to detect sugar in urine to diagnose diabetes.
Insulin Unlocks Cells for Energy
- Insulin acts as a key unlocking cells to allow glucose entry for energy production.
- Without insulin, glucose can't enter cells, causing elevated blood sugar and energy starvation in cells.