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Topic 5 - Homeostasis and response
Diabetes
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What is a diabetes?
A
condition
that
affects
your
ability
to control your
blood
sugar
level
How many types of diabeter are there?
2
What is a Type 1 Diabetes?
When
little
or no
insulin
is made
Why is Type 1 Diabetes dangerous?
A person`s blood
glucose
level can
rise
to a level that can
kill
them
What is a cure for Type 1 Diabetes?
Insulin therapy
How does insulin therapy helps?
This makes sure that
glucose
is removed from the blood
quickly
once the food has been
digested
, stopping the level getting too
high
What is a Type 2 Diabetes?
When a person becomes
resistant
to their own
insulin
Why is Type 2 Diabetes dangerous?
Because this can cause a person`s
blood sugar level
to rise to a dangerous level
What is a major risk factor of developing Type 2 Diabetes?
Obesity
What is a treatment fot type 2 Diabetes?
More exercise and
carbohydrate-controlled
diet