Diabetes

• What is the role of insulin in the body?

  It helps regulate blood glucose levels
• When is insulin released by the pancreas?

  When blood glucose concentration is high
• What does insulin do to cells in the body?

  It tells them to absorb excess glucose
• What happens to glucose levels when insulin functions properly?

  They return to normal levels
• What are the two types of diabetes and their underlying problem?

  • Type 1 diabetes: pancreas stops producing insulin
  • Type 2 diabetes: cells become resistant to insulin
• At what age does Type 1 diabetes generally occur?

  In childhood or teenage years
• What is the main treatment for Type 1 diabetes?

  Injecting insulin
• Where is insulin typically injected for Type 1 diabetes treatment?

  Into the abdomen or thigh
• How does injecting insulin after a meal help Type 1 diabetes patients?

  It mimics the pancreas releasing insulin
• What factors determine the amount of insulin a Type 1 diabetes patient needs to inject?

  What they've eaten and their exercise level
• Why are people with diabetes encouraged to avoid sugary foods?

  It helps manage their blood glucose levels
• How does exercise affect insulin needs for diabetes patients?

  More exercise means they need less insulin
• Who is most likely to develop Type 2 diabetes?

  Older people with unhealthy diets
• What is the main issue in Type 2 diabetes?

  Cells become resistant to insulin
• Why doesn't giving insulin help Type 2 diabetes patients?

  Cells do not respond to insulin
• What is the main treatment for Type 2 diabetes?

  A healthy low sugar diet and exercise