Monthly Archives: October 2025

I found the lectures about metabolism and blood sugar quite interesting. Both of my parents are diabetic or prediabetic (they are doing all right, so no worries!), so I’ve also been advised to be careful about my diet. I found … Continue reading →

A case study we talked about in class that I found interesting was the study of the young Inuit child. A more broader aspect of the case study that I was interested in was the glucose challenge test. I’ve never … Continue reading →

In the past year, my father was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I vividly remember when he “broke the news” to me; I could tell he was scared, and it was one of the most emotional states I have ever … Continue reading →

I was very intrigued by our conversations surrounding enzyme inhibition, specifically penicillin, and enzyme defects, specifically favism, because they both reminded me of allergens. My whole life I have had to repeat my laundry list of allergens, the most important … Continue reading →

When we learned about the Pentose Phosphate Pathway (PPP), I found it really interesting how it connects to some genetic disorders, especially favism, which is caused by G6PD deficiency. The PPP doesn’t produce ATP like other pathways we’ve discussed, but … Continue reading →

During my time working in a neuroscience clinic, I met several patients living with diabetic neuropathy. Seeing them struggle with chronic pain, numbness, and balance issues made me wonder how something as small as a glucose molecule could have such … Continue reading →

This unit’s focus on enzyme kinetics and inhibition immediately reminded me of my own work with qPCR and gene-expression assays in the lab. Every time I measure a change in mRNA concentration, I’m indirectly observing changes in enzyme activity somewhere … Continue reading →

I really appreciated revisiting glycolysis. When it was first introduced in intro bio, I truthfully had no idea what was happening. The pathway felt super confusing, and I couldn’t properly understand the sequence of steps, the enzymes involved, or what … Continue reading →

As an EMT, I frequently encounter patients with diabetes experiencing hypoglycemia, and occasionally hyperglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis. Admittedly, prior to this course, my knowledge of glucose homeostasis was limited. I reviewed my old EMT textbook for this reflection to see … Continue reading →