Diabetes

• Type 1 diabetes

  A disorder in which the immune system damages the pancreas so it cant produce enough insulin this leads to high blood concentrations.

  Usually affects young people.
• Treatment for type 1 diabetes

  Insulin injections

  Maintain a good diet

  Regular exercise
• Type 2 diabetes

  Body cells no longer respond to the insulin leading to high blood glucose concentrations.

  Normally targets older people with bad diets who dont exercise
• Treatment for type 2 diabetes

  Strict diet with limited carbs

  Regular exercise

  Insulin and other medications
• Obesity

  Risk factor for type 2 diabetes