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Chapter 19: Regulation of Metabolism

Diabetes and Kidney Disease
The relationship of diabetes and kidney disease is reviewed at this site.
Question: What are early warning signs that a diabetic may be developing kidney disease?
Tracking the Genes to Conquer Diabetes
The research on the genetics of diabetes is discussed at this site.
Question: What chromosome has the diabetic gene?
Utilization of Glucose in the Fed and Fasting States
Among the topics discussed at this site are: glucose utilization after a meal, the supply of glucose to exercising muscle, and maintenance of blood glucose between meals.
Question: What is the normal range of blood glucose?
Uses of Amino Acids
Read about the uses of amino acids by the human body.
Question: What are three ways that amino acids are used in the human body?
Guide to Vitamins and Minerals
An interesting discussion that contrasts Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is accompanied by links to nutritional information that can help to control adult onset diabetes mellitus.
Question: A. Contrast Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
B. Can diet be used to control Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

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