Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
Define Diabetes. (2 marks)
A
A metabolic disorder (1 mark).It is the absence, deficit or resistance to insulin leading to hyperglycaemia (1 mark).
2
Q
What are the types of diabetes and what are their associated risk factors? (6 marks)
A
Type 1 (1 mark) Type 2 (1 mark)
Type 1 - Family history, viral infection, autoimmune disease and Type 2 – obesity, hypertension, poor lifestyle, diet, age, ethnicity (1/2 mark for any, max of 4 marks total)
3
Q
How is each type of diabetes managed? (2 marks)
A
Lifestyle changes (type 2) – “HIITS” & “Starvation diets”, Insulin injections (type 1), Insulin tablets (type 2) (max 2 marks for any of these)
