Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
what happens when someone has type 1 diabetes
A
- pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, blood glucose stays at a high level
2
Q
how is type 1 diabetes treated
A
- people can monitor their blood glucose concentration by injecting themselves with insulin if it gets too high
3
Q
what happens when someone has type 2 diabetes
A
- body cells stop responding to insulin produced by pancreas
- blood glucose levels can rise too high
4
Q
how to treat type 2 diabetes
A
- excercise and carbohydrate controlled diet
5
Q
what is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
A
obesity