ch 14 lifestyle diseases section 4

Question 1

insulin

Answer 1

hormone that causes cells to remove glucose from the bloodstream

Question 2

diabetes

Answer 2

disorder in which cells are unable to obtain glucose from the blood such that high blood-glucose levels result

Question 3

diabetic coma

Answer 3

loss of consciousness that happens when there is too much blood sugar & a build up of toxic substances in the blood

Question 4

type 1 diabetes is believed to be caused by an _____________ while type 2 diabetes is usually the result of ___________

Answer 4

autoimmune, lifestyle choice

Question 5

is there a cure for diabetes?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

what can often keep diabetes under control?

Answer 6

lifestyle chances&medicines

Question 7

what is the best ways to prevent diabetes?

Answer 7

control risks u can change like diet, exercise, & weight

Question 8

how to reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Answer 8

avoid tobacco, reduce stress, healthy weight,exercise regularly, healthy diet