diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
type 1 reason
A
the pancreas fails to produce
sufficient insulin, leading to high levels of glucose in the blood
2
Q
type 1 treatment
A
insulin injections, healthy diet
3
Q
what is type 1 characterised by?
A
uncontrolled high blood glucose levels
4
Q
type 2 cause
A
the body cells no longer respond to insulin produced
by the pancreas
5
Q
risk factor for type 2
A
obesity
6
Q
type 2 treatments
A
-carbohydrate-controlled diet
-exercise regime
7
Q
how do these treatments help type 2?
A
carbs are digested into glucose so keep levels low
8
Q
how do these treatments help type 1?
A
more insulin causes glucose to be taken up by liver/tissues
