Page 14 - Diabetes Flashcards
What is diabetes
It’s a condition in which the amount of sugar in the blood is too high for too long
Blood glucose levels are controlled by what
Insulin
Where is insulin produced
By the pancreas
If not enough insulin is produced or it does not work properly what happens
Glucose levels rise and the individual will be diagnosed as having diabetes
A person who has diabetes is known as what
Diabetic
Type 1 diabetes:
When does it occur
When the body isn’t able to produce any insulin
Type 1 diabetes:
How can we manage type 1 diabetes
By insulin injections
Type 1 diabetes:
What age are you likely to develop this
Before then age of 40
Type 2 diabetes:
When does it occur
When the body produces some insulin but not enough
Type 2 diabetes:
What is it controlled by
Diet
Type 2 diabetes:
What age does it often occur
Unlike type 1, type 2 often occurs in people over the age of 40
How many cases of type 2 diabetes were diagnosed in Northern Ireland in 2015
84,836
Why do you think the number of people with type 2 diabetes is increasing
As people don’t have a balanced diet, being overweight and age (older population)
What is the main aim of treatment for both types of diabetes
To achieve blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels that are as near to the normal levels as possible
How are people with type 2 diabetes treated
It involves lifestyle changes, such as a healthier diet, weight loss and increased physical activity. Some patients also need to take tablets and or insulin to achieve normal blood glucose levels
