diabetes

• What hormone does the pancreas release when blood glucose is too high?

  Insulin
• What is the primary focus of this video?

  The two types of diabetes
• What does insulin signal cells to do?

  Absorb glucose and turn it into glycogen
• How does insulin help to lower blood glucose levels?

  By causing cells to absorb glucose
• What is the underlying problem in both types of diabetes?

  Inability to regulate blood glucose levels
• When does type 1 diabetes generally occur?

  Childhood or teenage years
• Is type 1 diabetes a lifelong condition?

  Yes, it is lifelong
• What happens to the pancreas in type 1 diabetes?

  It stops producing insulin
• What can result from very high blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes?

  Illness or even death
• What is the main treatment for type 1 diabetes?

  Insulin injections
• Where are insulin injections typically administered?

  Abdomen or thigh
• How does injected insulin help someone with type 1 diabetes?

  Lowers blood glucose levels
• What two main factors influence the amount of insulin needed?

  Diet and exercise
• Why are people with diabetes encouraged to limit sugary foods?

  Sugary foods require more insulin
• Why is regular exercise encouraged for people with diabetes?

  Muscles absorb more glucose
• How does exercise affect the amount of insulin needed?

  It reduces the need
• Who typically develops type 2 diabetes?

  Older people with unhealthy diets
• What is the primary problem in type 2 diabetes?

  Cells become resistant to insulin
• Why are insulin injections not the primary treatment for type 2 diabetes?

  Cells are resistant to insulin
• What is the main line of treatment for type 2 diabetes?

  Healthy diet and exercise
• What two things should you remember about the types of diabetes?

  The problem and the treatment
• What type of molecule is insulin?

  A hormone
• What triggers the release of insulin?

  High blood glucose
• Where does insulin exert its effects?

  Cells throughout the body
• What signal does insulin transmit to cells?

  Absorb excess glucose
• What molecule is formed from excess glucose?

  Glycogen
• What effect does converting glucose into glycogen have on glucose levels?

  Reduces glucose levels
• Is Type 1 diabetes a temporary or lifelong condition?


  Lifelong
• What characterises insulin production in Type 1 diabetes?

  Very tiny amounts produced
• What is a potential consequence of untreated Type 1 diabetes?

  It can be fatal
• What does insulin injections do in people with Type 1 diabetes?

  Mimic pancreas releasing insulin
• What dietary intake will require more insulin?

  High simple carbohydrates
• Type 2 diabetes is often associated with what demographic?

  Older people
• Type 2 diabetes is most associated with what lifestyle choice?

  Unhealthy diets
• Aside from lifestyle changes, what can treat Type 2 diabetes?

  Some drugs
• When does Type 1 diabetes generally begin?

  Childhood or teenage years