week 7 diabetes and diagnosis

Question 1

what is diabetes?

Answer 1

group of metabolic diseases charactersied by hyperglycemia due to a defect in insulin secretion or insulin action

Question 2

what is the difference between type one and type 2 diabetes?

Answer 2

type one - decreased/imaprement of insulin to produce insulin

type 2 - insulin isnt as effective due to over exposure

Question 3

what are some of the signs and symptoms?

Answer 3

frequent urination
extreme fatigue
non-healing wounds
impared vision
frequent thirst
weight loss
urinary and genital infections
frequent hunger