3. Type 2 diabetes

Question 1

Definition:

Answer 1

Endocrine system disorder, loss of ability to control level of glucose in the blood, can’t produce or use insulin

Question 2

Risk factors:

Answer 2

Family history, obesity, high BP and cholesterol, ATI ethnicity, migrant pop’s, sedentary lifestyle

Question 3

Treatment:

Answer 3

Diet and exercise first, then medication and insulin injections

Question 4

Co-occurring:

Answer 4

Stroke, IDH, skin conditions, renal and liver disease, retinopathies, neuropathies, sexual dysfunction, anxiety and depression