SB7f Type 2 Diabetes

Question 1

causes of type 2 diabetes?

Answer 1

~pancreas does not produce enough insulin
~target organs do not respond to insulin

Question 2

how can type 2 diabetes be treated?

Answer 2

~usually not by injections of insulin
~healthy diet with low sugar levels
~exercise
~medicine can reduce amount of glucose released by liver or increase sensitivity of insulin receptors in target organs

Question 3

what factor correlates to type 2 diabetes?

Answer 3

the more fat the more likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes

Question 4

BMI=

Answer 4

weight (kg) / height2 (m)

Question 5

how to calculate waist hip ration?

Answer 5

waist / hip