SB7f Type 2 Diabetes Flashcards

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1
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causes of type 2 diabetes?

A

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

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how can type 2 diabetes be treated?

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~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

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3
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what factor correlates to type 2 diabetes?

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the more fat the more likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes

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4
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BMI=

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weight (kg) / height2 (m)

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5
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how to calculate waist hip ration?

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waist / hip

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