Feedback loops are a crucial part of the functions within our body in the endocrine system and the nervous system. These allow the processes to be regulated properly and function properly. Negative feedback loops stop or slow down a process. They do this when there is enough or more than enough of one type of hormone, or other chemical it may regulate. Positive feedback loops start or increase a process, when there is not enough of a specific chemical or hormone in the body and it is in need of more.
One example of this is with Hyperglycemia, a major cause of
complications with diabetes. This happens with all those who have diabetes from
time to time, and can be checked upon and known of when you check the blood
glucose levels to determine when your levels of glucose are high. This can be
reduced through regular exercise and other regular activities. If your glucose
levels are high, the feedback loops are not working properly, allowing the body
to continue to produce glucose when your body has too much already. This is bad
because of complications such as hyperglycemia, and even other types of
complications that may be caused due to this. If the feedback loops were
working properly, however, the negative feedback loops would have decreased or
stopped the process of glucose and insulin production, allowing the body to
return to a stage of homeostasis and balance.
Hyperglycemia causes high blood glucose, high levels of
sugar in the urine, and increased thirst. These all are signs that your
feedback loops are not functioning properly and you should quickly treat it in
order to prevent an illness called ketoacidosis from being developed, which
causes shortness of breath, nausea, and dry mouth. It can usually be treated
through regular exercise, and if it gets worse or is not clearing up, it is
best to see a doctor for other treatments and regulation practices.