Diabetes Flashcards

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1
Q

Low blood glucose concentrations may cause what?

A

Unconsciousness

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2
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So if low blood glucose concentrations cause unconsciousness, what does high blood glucose concentrations cause?

A

Tiredness and can damage organs, such as the eyes

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3
Q

What happens in Type 1 diabetes?

A

The pancreas does not produce insulin

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4
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When does Type 2 diabetes usually occur?

A

When the cells in a persons body respond less well to insulin, the cells start to become resistant to insulin.

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5
Q

What does BMI stand for?

A

Body Mass Index

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6
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What does a BMI do?

A

It gives an estimate of how healthy a person’s mass is for their height

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7
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How do you find out someone’s BMI?

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Weight in kilograms over height in metres squared

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8
Q

People who have a disease called diabetes cannot do what?

A

Control their blood sugar levels very well

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9
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How might the control of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes differ?

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Type 1 you inject insulin. Type 2 you do exercise and have a low sugar diet

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10
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What is Type 1 Diabetes caused by?

A

A lack of insulin

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11
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What is Type 2 diabetes caused by?

A

When a person is resistant to insulin

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12
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What is ‘insulin’?

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A hormone that controls blood sugar level

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