Diabetes Flashcards
Name 4 symptoms of type 1 diabetes
- very thirsty
- very tired
- urinating more frequently
- weight and muscle bulk loss
What is the treatment for type 1 diabetes?
There is no cure but there are treatments to keep glucose levels steady:
Insulin injections
Insulin pump therapy
What causes type 2 diabetes
It occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin to maintain normal blood glucose levels
What are the risk factors for type 2 diabetes?
Age
Genetics
Weight
Ethnicity
What are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes
- frequent urination
- feeling very thirsty
- feeling very tired
- Weight and bulk loss
What is the treatment for type 2 diabetes
Insulin treatments
Lifestyle changes
What is the cause of type 1 diabetes?
It occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce insulin
What is the physical impacts of diabetes
- 30 minutes exercise
- if clean sports player, keep eye on levels, brings snacks
What are the financial impacts of diabetes
-if diabetes causes health problems, then time off work must be taken, this will effect income
What are the intellectual impacts of diabetes
- can cause damage to the brain (memory)
- can cause stress and anxiety
- if it makes them ill, time off school is needed
What are the social impacts of diabetes
May refrain from some group activities due to having to monitor and stress about blood sugar, leading to isolation
