There's a lot of interest in knowing your future when you're a kid. But one thing you can know with basically 100% certainty isn't one you'd expect - your risk of developing type one diabetes. So if one simple blood test can tell you if...

Paul Andersen defines the major elements of feedback loops. The receptors and effectors both sense and respond to changes in their environment. The following examples are used to illustrate the importance of feedback loops in...

Paul Andersen describes four important homeostatic loops in biology. He begins with a brief description of the elements of a homeostatic loop. He then describes how the hypothalamus helps us maintain a stable internal body temperature....

Type 1 Diabetes Signs & Symptoms | Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Complications & Why They Occur
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Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition involving destruction of pancreatic beta cells, which leads to compromised or completely...

This video dissects the mechanism by which the Pancreatic β-cells sense blood glucose levels and secrete a proportional amount of insulin through negative feedback.<br/>

In this video, we discuss the reasons why a Thanksgiving Turkey dinner leaves you feeling ready for a nap.

In this video, we discuss the basic mechanisms of action of cardiac drugs such as statins and diabetic medications.

In this video, we will discuss the biosynthetic pathway for insulin and processing which occurs via the secretory pathway.<br/>

In this video, the speaker discusses diabetes, its types (type 1 and type 2), and the role of the pancreas and insulin in regulating blood sugar levels. They also explore risk factors for developing diabetes and the importance of diet,...

In this video, we explore the mechanisms of action of the major drugs that are used to control diabetes mellitus. Insulin therapy will be discussed in a separate video, so this video includes all other major medications.

In this video, we will explore the differences between type I and type II diabetes mellitus after reviewing the normal physiology.

Type 2 diabetes is reaching near-epidemic levels. It is a serious health condition affecting millions of people and increasing their risk for additional health issues. More young people have been diagnosed with diabetes than ever before....

This video tutorial introduces the accessory digestive organs ... Liver, Gall bladder and Pancreas.

Learn the insulin signaling transduction cascade/pathway in this biochemistry powerpoint-style lecture!



Hey guys! Here is a new video where I teach the insulin signaling pathway in a new powerpoint style lecture format. Please...

Video lesson on glucose transporters, the different types of glucose transporters such as GLUTs and sodium-dependent glucose transporters (SGLTs), where they are found in the body and their relevance in whole-body...