Diabetes Flashcards

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1
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State the cause of type 1 diabetes.

A

A lack of insulin

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2
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State the cause of type 2 diabetes.

A

Resistance to insulin.

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3
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Explain why a diabetic may be able to help control their blood sugar levels with exercise.

A

Exercise helps to prevent the blood glucose concentration rising too high because muscles take more glucose from the blood.

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