As a healthy volunteer, you have just signed up for a study ofblood glucose level [Glu]. You are to monitor your [Glu] every twohours during day and night. Draw a diagram which shows how [Glu]varies over a day-night cycle (0000-2400 hours. On the samediagram, indicate the timing of your meals. On a separate y-axis(but synchronous x-axis), indicate your expected plasma [insulin]and [glucagon]. Most diabetics rely on subcutaneous administrationof insulin to control their plasma [Glu] levels. Why can’t theyjust ingest an insulin “pill” with their meal?
