Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
what is (type 1) diabetes?
A
diabetes is a disease where the patient’s pancreas can’t make enough insulin.
2
Q
what are some symptoms of diabetes (type 1)?
A
- glucose in urine
- constant thirst
- if left untreated the patient falls into a coma and dies
3
Q
how can a diabetic help themselves?
A
by limiting their carbohydrate intake and taking daily injections of insulin.
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