Cards (9)

    • What is type 2 diabetes?

      A condition where insulin is produced but the cells of the body do not respond to it
    • What is the effect of type 2 diabetes?

      Liver is unable to recognise insulin in the blood so blood sugar rises
    • How is type 2 diabetes treated?

      Carbohydrate controlled diet
      Regular exercise
      Medicarion
    • What is type 2 diabetes caused by?

      -the body cells no longer responding to insulin
      -poor diet and obesity over a long period of time
    • Which age group is type 2 diabetes more common in?

      Older people
    • How does having a carbohydrate diet help reduce the effects caused by type 2 diabetes?

      Carbohydrate is digested into glucose which raises the overall blood glucose level
    • How does exercising help reduce the effects of diabetes?

      Lowers blood glucose levels due to increased respiration in the muscles
    • What % of diabetics have type 2 diabetes?

      90%
    • Why does type 2 diabetes usually go undiagnosed?

      Symptoms don’t show up