diabetes Flashcards
what is diabetes?
a condition where the level of gluecose in the blood can’t be controlled
what are the symptoms of diabetes ?
. gluecose excreted in urine
. lot’s of urine
. feeling thirsty
. loss of weight and feeling weak
. diabetic coma ( in extreme cases)
how do you diagnose for diabetes ?
- test urine for glucose
- test bloos for higher than normal levels of gluscose
what is the treatment for diabetes ?
. regular injections of insulin
. controlling the carbohydrate content of a diet
. transplant of pancreatic tissue
what is type 1 diabetes ?
a condition where a persons blood glucose may rise to a fatal level because insulin is not produced IT IA HEREDITARY
what is type 2 diabetes ?
. develops when the body can still make some insulin but not enough or the insulin doesnt work aka insulin resistance
. usually linked to being overweight