diabetes

• diabetes is when _________ doesn't work

  diabetes is an example of when homeostasis doesn't work
• type 1 diabetes is caused by?

  a lack of insulin
• What is type 1 diabetes?

  A condition with little or no insulin production
• What happens to blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes?

  They can rise to dangerous levels
• What treatment is required for someone with type 1 diabetes?

  Insulin therapy
• How is insulin typically administered in type 1 diabetes treatment?

  By injecting into subcutaneous tissue
• Where does injected insulin enter the bloodstream?

  From the subcutaneous tissue
• When is insulin usually injected for type 1 diabetes patients?

  At mealtimes
• Why is insulin injected at mealtimes?

  To quickly remove glucose from the blood
• What is the effect of insulin therapy on blood glucose levels?

  It prevents glucose levels from getting too high
• What factors determine the amount of insulin a person with type 1 diabetes needs to inject?

  Diet and activity level
• How does physical activity influence insulin dosage in type 1 diabetes?

  More activity may require less insulin
• type 2 diabetes - a person is?

  resistant to insulin
• What is type 2 diabetes?

  A condition with insufficient insulin production
• What happens to blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes?

  They rise due to insulin issues
• What is the relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes?

  Obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes
• How can people be classified as obese?

  By looking at their BMI
• Why is fat storage location important in type 2 diabetes risk?

  Abdominal fat increases diabetes risk
• What does the waist-to-hip ratio indicate?


  How fat is stored in the body
• How can type 2 diabetes be controlled?

  • Eating a healthy diet
  • Getting regular exercise
  • Losing weight if needed
  • Some may require medication or insulin injections
• BMI calculation?

  BMI = mass (kg) divided by height (M2)
• what is the waist-to-hip ratio equation?

  waist-to-hip ratio = waist circumference (cm) divided by hip circumference (cm)
• what is the average waist-to-hip ratio>

  a ratio above 1.0 for males and above 0.85 for females is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes because it indicates that a lot of fat is being stored around the abdomen