Key Area 8
(a) Elevated blood glucose levels
We all need glucose - I know you are all lovingly reflecting back on our respiration lessons right now. However, too much of anything is rarely a good thing (unless you're talking about fun...actually there are loads of exceptions to that!) - let's rephrase: too much glucose is a bad thing. It can leads to diabetes and obesity and our National Health Service is struggling under their burden. Let's take a look.
Something to Read...
Open the document below and read the mandatory course notes provided by SQA for this Key Area. You may wish to use your home learning time to copy these notes into a jotter or choose a digital presentation format that suits your learning style.
Something to Watch...
There are a few videos to watch here. One is a more general look at hyperglycemia and then second looks at the link between cardiovascular heart disease and diabetes. I have also included one on the link between diabetes and peripheral vascular disease specifically.
Something to look at...
Chronic elevated blood glucose levels can leads to atherosclerosis. This, in turn, can lead to cardiovascular disease, stroke or peripheral vascular disease.
As a result of damage to blood vessels, elevated glucose levels can lead to haemorrhage of blood vessels in the retina, as shown above.
You are now ready for your in-class lesson on elevated glucose levels.
You are now ready to move onto Key Area 8b: insulin, glucagon and adrenaline.
