Diabetes Flashcards
What is diabetes
Diabetes is a condition in which the amount of sugar in the blood is too high for too long .
What controls glucose levels
Insulin
Where is insulin produced
The pancreas
What happens if not enough insulin is produced or it does not work properly
Glucose levels will rise and the individual will be diagnosed with diabetes
How many forms of diabetes are there
2-type 1 and type 2
What is diabetes type 1
This type of diabetes occurs when the body isn’t able to produce any insulin. It is managed by insulin injections;it is more likely in people under 40.
What is type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body produces some insulin but not enough. It is controlled by diet,or diet and insulin tablets/injections. Unlike type 1, it often occurs in people over 40.
Why is the number of type 2 diabetes increasing
-It is closely linked with obesity which is also on the increase
-More leisure time spent on sedentary hobbies
-Greater awareness of symptoms leading to increase in diagnosis
-Increased availability of fatty/sugary snacks/bigger portions sizes
What percentage of all diabetics have type 2 diabetes
90%
Type 2 diabetics don’t
Make enough insulin or it does not function properly
What is the function of insulin
Insulin allows the glucose in our blood to enter our cells and fuel our bodies
What is broken down suing digestion
Glucose
What happens if insulin doesn’t work properly
Blood glucose levels rise
Type two diabetics can’t get blood into the cells so they will fell
Tired
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes
Needing to urinate often,losing weight,thirsty, get infections more easily
