Diabetes Flashcards

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what is (type 1) diabetes?

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diabetes is a disease where the patient’s pancreas can’t make enough insulin.

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what are some symptoms of diabetes (type 1)?

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  1. glucose in urine
  2. constant thirst
  3. if left untreated the patient falls into a coma and dies
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how can a diabetic help themselves?

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by limiting their carbohydrate intake and taking daily injections of insulin.

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