SB7f Type 2 diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
How is type 2 diabetes caused?
A
Insulin-releasing cells not producing enough insulin.
Target cells not responding properly to insulin.
2
Q
what causes the pathological manifestation of type 2 diabetes?
A
High-fat and high-sugar diet
Lack of exercise
High alcohol consumption
3
Q
How do you treat type 2 diabetes?
A
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.