My mom is having diabetes for last 10 years. Now she is on insulin for last 3 months + OHA. Her fasting glucose is always high { earlier 360 mg/dl, now 200} but her PP is normal{100- 180}. I want to know that what is the reason for fasting glucose.

Dr. Hrishikesh MajumderHomeopath15yrs exp

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.Four hormones are involved in fasting glucose control: Insulin,�made in the beta cells of the pancreas, helps the body use glucose from food by enabling glucose to move into the body's cells for energy. People with type 2 diabetes have slowly dwindling insulin reserves. Amylin,�secreted from the beta cells, slows the release of glucose into the bloodstream after eating by slowing stomach-emptying and increasing the feeling of fullness. People with type 1 and type 2 diabetes are amylin-deficient. Incretins,�a group of hormones secreted from the intestines that includes glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), enhance the body's release of insulin after eating. This in turn slows stomach-emptying, promotes fullness, delays the release of glucose into the bloodstream, and prevents the pancreas from releasing glucagon, putting less glucose into the blood. Glucagon,�made in the alpha cells of the pancreas, breaks down glucose stored in the liver and muscles and releases it to provide energy when glucose from food isn't available How the Essential Hormones Work in the Body When diabetes is not present, the body handles the changing supply of and demand for glucose (the energy from food) 24 hours a day. This system involves the four hormones -- what we'll call the messengers -- and a continuous feedback loop that moves messages between the brain, gut, pancreas, and liver. Here's how the system works in people without diabetes: When fasting:�As blood glucose falls after peaking from the last food eaten, the pancreas puts out less insulin hormone. At the same time, two other hormones wane: amylin and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), which help store and use glucose. A fourth hormone, glucagon, kicks into gear to offer a constant flow of glucose. Glucagon sends messages to the liver and muscles to make glucose from stored energy. The Dawn Phenomenon and Somogyi Effect Here are two other situations that may cause high fasting blood glucose levels: Dawn phenomenon�happens as part of the body's normal circadian rhythm to wake up and get going. Hormones, such as growth hormone and cortisol, are released and raise glucose. Without diabetes, the body simply responds to this early morning effect by putting out more of the hormones that keep blood glucose in control. That doesn't happen when you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Somogyi effect�is very high fasting blood glucose thought to be caused by the liver making a lot of excess glucose in response to hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) during the night. Somogyi effect is uncommon in type 2 diabetes. There's controversy as to whether it even exists with the rapid- and long-acting insulins available today.type diabetes 

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