Diabetes In Mauritius Flashcards

1
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What is type 1 diabetes

A

Pancreas does not produce any insulin

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2
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What is type 2 diabetes

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When the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or the body cells don’t react to insulin
Risk factors are obesity, pregnancy, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle

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3
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How many people with diabetes have type 2

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90%

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