Diabetes

• What is Type 1 diabetes characterized by?

  Little or no insulin production
• What can happen if Type 1 diabetes is not controlled?

  Blood glucose can rise to lethal levels
• How is Type 1 diabetes typically controlled?

  With insulin therapy
• Where is insulin injected for Type 1 diabetes treatment?

  Into subcutaneous tissue
• Why do people with Type 1 diabetes need several insulin injections daily?

  To manage blood glucose levels around mealtimes
• What is the purpose of insulin injections after food digestion?

  To quickly remove glucose from the blood
• What factors influence the amount of insulin injected by a person with Type 1 diabetes?

  Diet and activity level
• What can happen if too much insulin is injected?

  It can lead to dangerously low blood glucose
• What is Type 2 diabetes characterized by?

  Insufficient insulin production or resistance
• How does obesity relate to Type 2 diabetes?

  It increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
• What lifestyle changes can help control Type 2 diabetes?

  Healthy diet, exercise, and weight loss
• What additional treatments might some people with Type 2 diabetes need?

  Medication or insulin injections
• What does a correlation between Type 2 diabetes and obesity indicate?

  Obese individuals have a higher diabetes risk
• How is Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated?

  BMI = mass (kg) / (height (m))²
• What does a waist-to-hip ratio indicate?

  How fat is stored in the body
• What waist-to-hip ratio indicates increased risk of Type 2 diabetes for men?

  Above 1.0
• What waist-to-hip ratio indicates increased risk of Type 2 diabetes for women?

  Above 0.85
• What are the main differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

  • Type 1: Little or no insulin production
  • Type 2: Insufficient insulin or insulin resistance
  • Type 1 requires insulin therapy
  • Type 2 can be managed with lifestyle changes
• What are the risk factors associated with Type 2 diabetes?

  • Obesity
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Poor diet
  • Family history of diabetes