Autommune diseases

• What is type 1 diabetes??

  Insulin is not produced as the bodies immune system attacks beta cells
• What can lack of glucose lead to? 


  Can lead to unconsciousness or coms even death as brain cells require glucose
• What is mulitiple sclerosis?


  The immune system attacks the myelin sheath in the brain and spinal cord
• What is crohn's disease?


  The immune system attacks the cells of the intestines
• What is rheumatoid arthritis?

  When the immune system attacks the tissues thate line the joints so they become sore and inflamed
• Symptoms of diabetes?

  • Increased thirst
  • Blurred vision
  • Unconsciousness
• Symptoms of MS?

  • Fatigue
  • Vision problems
  • Difficulty walking
• Symptoms of Crohn's disease?

  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach aches
  • Weight loss
• Symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis?

  • Swelling
  • Stiffness
  • Tiredness