Diabetes :(

Cards (3)

  • Both types of diabetes mean that the diabetics cannot regulate their blood glucose levels properly
  • Type 1 generally occurs in childhood or teenage years. The pancreas produces little or no insulin. The main treatment is to inject insulin into the thigh or abdomen after a meal to stop blood glucose levels from rising too high. The amount of insulin they need to inject depends on their exercise and level of carbohydrates they have eaten.
  • Type 2 generally happens in old age. Their cells become resistant to insulin. Main treatment is a healthy low sugar diet with lots of excerise.