TYPE 2

• WHAT IS TYPE 2 DIABETES?

  • Body cells no LONGER respond to INSULIN produced by the PANCREAS (become RESISTANT)
  • This is because body CELLS won't take in GLUCOSE from the BLOODSTREAM
  • Generally happens to OLDER people
• WHY DOES TYPE 2 DIABETES HAPPEN?

  • Due to a PROLONGED unhealthy DIET
• RISK FACTOR FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES:

  • OBESITY- this is increasing in the UK
  • Therefore, so is Type 2 Diabetes
• TREATMENT 1- CARBOHYDRATE CONTROLLED DIET:

  • Prevent GLUCOSE concentration from rising too HIGH
• TREATMENT 2- EXERCISE REGIME
• WHY CAN'T INSULIN BE USED TO TREAT TYPE 2 DIABETES?


  • Body is RESISTANT to insulin
  • Even if the PANCREAS produces lots of INSULIN, it still cannot be used due to the RESISTANCE
  • This RESISTANCE is caused by an UNHEALTHY diet or OBESITY