16.4 Diabetes and its control Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of diabetes
A
- Type 1 diabetes (genetic)
2. Type 2 diabetes (Lifestyle)
2
Q
What is type 1 diabetes
A
Type 1 diabetes is due to the body being unable to produce insulin
3
Q
What is type 2 diabetes
A
Type 2 diabetes is due to glycoprotein receptors on body cells being lost or losing responsiveness to insulin
4
Q
How is type 1 diabetes controlled
A
By injections of insulin
5
Q
Why can insulin not be taken by mouth
A
Because it is a protein and would be digested
6
Q
How is type 2 diabetes controlled
A
By regulating the intake of carbohydrate in the diet
