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