SB7f Type 2 diabetes Flashcards

1
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How is type 2 diabetes caused?

A

 Insulin-releasing cells not producing enough insulin.
 Target cells not responding properly to insulin.

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what causes the pathological manifestation of type 2 diabetes?

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 High-fat and high-sugar diet
 Lack of exercise
 High alcohol consumption

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How do you treat type 2 diabetes?

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 Diet – reduce sugar intake and eat healthy

 Physical activity / exercise – so that more respiration depletes sugar

 Medicines – patients are given medicine to reduce the amount of
glucose released by the liver or to increase the sensitivity of the cells in target organs that respond to insulin.

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