Diabetes

• There’s 2 types of diabetes , but in both the problem is that the body can’t regulate the levels of glucose properly.
• When blood glucose levels get too high, insulin is released from the pancreas into the bloodstream. This causes organs such as the liver and muscles to absorb glucose from the bloodstream, and convert it into glycogen.
• Glucose is a type of :

  Carbohydrate
• Which type of diabetes more commonly occurs in younger people?

  Type 1 diabetes
• What is the underlying issue in type 1 diabetes?

  The pancreas doesn’t release enough insulin.
• How is type 1 diabetes managed?

  Inject insulin

  Monitor diet

  Exercise regularly
• Is type 1 diabetes a temporary, or lifelong condition?

  Lifelong
• What is the underlying issue in type 2 diabetes?

  The body’s tissues become resistant to insulin.
• What factors increase the risk of type 2 diabetes?

  Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, genetics, and poor diet.
• Which age group is more likely to get diabetes?

  Older
• What is diabetes?

  A chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels.