DIABETES and sugar/glucose control Flashcards

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What is diabetes?

A

Diabetes is a condition that affects the body’s ability to control glucose levels in the blood

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How do you get Type 1 Diabetes?

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born with it, genetic/inherited

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How do you get Type 2 Diabetes?

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unhealthy lifestyle choices or obesity

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What happens in Type 1 diabetes?

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Pancreas releases little or no insulin
- glucose levels rise without controls

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What happens in Type 2 diabetes?

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Cells become resistant to their own insulin
- uncontrolled glucose levels in the blood

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Type 1 diabetes treatment

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  1. Insulin injections
  2. Limit intake of carbs
    3.Regular exercise
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Type 2 diabetes treatment

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  1. Carbohydrate-controlled diet
  2. Regular exercise
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