Diabetes

Question 1

What does the body produce during digestion

Answer 1

Glucose- it uses this for energy

Question 2

What is diabetes

Answer 2

A condition in which the amount of sugar in the blood is too high for too long. Blood glucose levels are controlled by insulin which is produced by the pancreas. If not enough insulin is produced or it doesn’t work properly, glucose levels rise and the individual will be diagnosed as having diabetes.

Question 3

What is a person called who has diabetes

Answer 3

A diabetic

Question 4

Tell me about type one diabetes

Answer 4

Type 1 occurs when the body isn’t able to produce any insulin. It is managed by insulin injections, more likely in under 40s.

Question 5

Tell me about type two diabetes

Answer 5

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 occurs in people over 40.

Question 6

How many diabetics have type 2

Answer 6

90%

Question 7

The number of cases of type 2 diabetes in the uk has been rising,
Why do you think this is

Answer 7

More leisure time spent on sedentary hobbies.
Increased availability of fatty/sugary snacks, bigger portion size.
Greater awareness of symptoms leading to an increase in diagnosis.

Question 8

What is the function of insulin in our bodies

Answer 8

Allows the glucose in our blood to enter our cells and fuel our bodies.

Question 9

Name the sugar which carbohydrate is broken down into during digestion

Answer 9

Glucose

Question 10

Name the organ which produces insulin

Answer 10

Pancreas

Question 11

What will happen if insulin doesn’t work properly

Answer 11

Blood glucose levels will rise.

Question 12

With type 2 diabetes, glucose cannot get to our cells so we feel…

Answer 12

Tired

Question 13

Other than tiredness, name some other symptoms of type 2 diabetes

Answer 13

Needing to urinate often, feeling thirsty, lose weight, get infections easier.

Question 14

Explain why it is possible to live with symptoms of type 2 for up to 10 years without a diagnosis

Answer 14

The signs and symptoms of type 2 are not always obvious because they can be mild and develop over a long time.

Question 15

What are the long term impacts of high glucose levels in the blood?

Answer 15

Damage the nerves in the hands and feet. Damage to eyesight.

Question 16

Give 2 ways of managing type 2 diabetes without medicines

Answer 16

Follow a healthy diet according to the eatwell guide and take part in the recommended amount of exercise.