Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
Type 1 Diabetes
A
auto immune disease where the body destroys and attacks B cells in the islets of langerhan so no insulin is produced
2
Q
how is type 1 diabetes treated
A
insulin injections or islet cell transplantation
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monitoring diet and regular exercise
3
Q
type 2 diabetes
A
b cells don’t produce enough insulin or body cells don’t respond properly to insulin (bgc is higher than normal)
4
Q
how is type 2 diabetes managed
A
lifestyle changes and medication can be prescribed
5
Q
two main ways to cure diabetes
A
GM bacteria
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