Type 2 Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
Type 2 diabetes is..
A
When the sugar (glucose) in your blood becomes to high
2
Q
Symptoms can include…
A
Excessive thirst, needing to pee a lot + tiredness although many people have no symptoms at all
3
Q
It increases the risk of…
A
Getting serious problems with your eyes, feet, heart and nerves
4
Q
Is it a long term or short term condition?
A
Long term
5
Q
How is it caused?
A
By a problem with a chemical in the body (hormone), called insulin.
6
Q
What is type 2 diabetes linked to?
A
Being overweight and/or inactive + having family history with type 2 diabetes.
7
Q
If you are… (Hint: 👵👴🧓)
A
40 years old, or over 25 if you’re from an Asian, Black African or Black Caribbean ethnic background you are more at risk of developing type 2 diabetes
