diabetes

• What is the role of insulin in the body?


  Insulin is a hormone that helps lower blood glucose levels by promoting glucose absorption in cells.
• When is insulin released by the pancreas?


  Insulin is released when the concentration of glucose in the bloodstream gets too high.
• What happens to glucose when insulin binds to cells?


  Insulin tells cells to absorb excess glucose and convert it into glycogen.
• How does insulin affect blood glucose levels?


  Insulin helps to bring blood glucose levels back down to normal.
• What are the two types of diabetes and their underlying problem?

  • Type 1 Diabetes: Insulin production stops or is very low.
  • Type 2 Diabetes: Cells become resistant to insulin.
  • Both types result in improper regulation of blood glucose levels.
• At what age does type 1 diabetes generally occur?

  Type 1 diabetes generally occurs in childhood or teenage years.
• What is the main treatment for type 1 diabetes?


  The main treatment is to inject insulin, usually into the abdomen or thigh.
• How does injecting insulin after a meal help someone with type 1 diabetes?


  It mimics the pancreas releasing insulin, helping to lower blood glucose levels.
• What factors determine the amount of insulin a person with type 1 diabetes needs to inject?


  The amount of insulin needed depends on what they've eaten and how much exercise they're doing.
• Why are people with diabetes encouraged to avoid sugary foods?


  Because sugary foods require more insulin to manage blood glucose levels.
• How does exercise affect insulin needs for people with diabetes?


  More exercise means they need less insulin because muscles absorb more glucose from the blood.
• Who is most likely to develop type 2 diabetes?


  Type 2 diabetes generally occurs in older people with unhealthy diets.
• What is the main problem in type 2 diabetes?


  The person's cells become resistant to insulin and do not respond to it.
• Why doesn't giving insulin help in type 2 diabetes?


  Because the cells do not respond to insulin, so it cannot help lower blood glucose levels.
• What is the main line of treatment for type 2 diabetes?


  The main treatment is a healthy low-sugar diet and regular exercise.
• What should patients with diabetes remember about their condition?


  • Differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
  • The underlying problems in each type.
  • Treatment methods for each type.