Diabtetes Flashcards
1
Q
What is type 1 diabetes
A
Body cannot produce insulin
Treat by injecting insulin
2
Q
What causes type 2 diabetes
A
- glycoproteins receptors are damaged or become less responsive insulin
- strong positive correlation with poor diet/obesity
- treat by controlling diet and exercise regime
3
Q
Symptoms of diabetes
A
- High blood glucose conc
- glucose in urgent
- tiredness
- genital itching
- weight loss
- increased
- urinaiting frequently
