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Diabetes Flashcards

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what happens when someone has type 1 diabetes

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  • pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, blood glucose stays at a high level
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how is type 1 diabetes treated

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  • people can monitor their blood glucose concentration by injecting themselves with insulin if it gets too high
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what happens when someone has type 2 diabetes

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  • body cells stop responding to insulin produced by pancreas
  • blood glucose levels can rise too high
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how to treat type 2 diabetes

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  • excercise and carbohydrate controlled diet
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what is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes

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obesity

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