Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes

• The endocrine system secretes hormones into the bloodstream from glands throughout the body
• Hormones produce an effect on specific target organs in the body
• Diabetes is a serious disease where the body is unable to regulate blood sugar
• There are two types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2
• Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the pancreas failing to produce enough insulin
• People with type 1 diabetes need to inject insulin to control their blood glucose levels
• Monitoring blood sugar levels throughout the day is necessary for people with type 1 diabetes
• Physical activity and diet affect the amount of insulin needed for people with type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body cells no longer respond to insulin produced by the pancreas
• Type 2 diabetes is more common in older people
• Type 2 diabetes can be controlled by a carbohydrate-controlled diet and an exercise regime
• There is a correlation between rising levels of obesity in the general population and increasing levels of type 2 diabetes