Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
What is diabetes?
A
Insufficient or non-production of insulin
2
Q
Type 1 diabetes
A
Pancreas doesn’t produce insulin
Hereditary
Injections of insulin or oral medication
3
Q
Type 2 diabetes
A
Insulin produced cannot be used by the body
Controlled with a healthy diet, avoiding high sugar food, exercising
4
Q
Symptoms
A
Thirst Frequent urination Weight loss Tiredness and fatigue Blurred vision Glaucoma Kidney failure Heart disease Stroke
5
Q
Dietary guidelines
A
Eat three regular meals per day Eliminate refined sugar Use artificial sweeteners Increase fibre Reduce saturated fat Eat starch-based carbohydrates for slow energy release
