DIABETES

What are diabetes

A disorder where cells can’t obtain glucose from blood, resulting in high blood-glucose levels

What is insulin

A hormone made in the pancreas that makes cells obtain glucose from the blood to get energy

How many types of diabetes are there

3, type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes

What’s type 1 diabetes (AUTOIMMUNE)

When the pancreas doesn’t produce insulin

What’s type 2 diabetes (LIFESTYLE CHOICES)

Insulin is produced but the body’s cells fail to respond to the insulin. Something goes wrong with either the receptors binding or insulin signaling in the target cells. ***Glucose stays in the blood***

What is type 2 diabetes caused by and who is at risk for it

Being overweight, poor diet, no exercise, adults are at risk, 40 or above but at any age if obese

How do you detect diabetes

urinalysis, glucose tolerant tests, insulin tests

How to treat type 1 diabetes

Trying to keep blood-glucose levels as normal as possible, give yourself insulin injections, check insulin levels frequently

How to prevent type 2 diabetes

Exercise, healthy diet, avoid tobacco products, reduce stress levels (Sometimes insulin)

How to prevent type 1 diabetes

You can’t.

when do type 1 diabetes symptoms start

Before the age of 20

Type 1 diabetics are insulin _____

Insulin dependent

Type 2 diabetics are insulin ______

Insulin resistant

En do symptoms for type 2 diabetes occur

Gradually, 40 or after

What type of diabetes accounts for most diabetics

Type 2

Who does gestational diabetes effect

Pregnant women due to horomonal changes which cause the body to reject insulin