Diabetes

• What is the role of insulin in the body?

  Insulin is a hormone that helps lower blood glucose levels by facilitating glucose absorption into cells.
• What happens when the concentration of glucose in the bloodstream gets too high?

  The pancreas releases insulin to help lower blood glucose levels.
• What are the two types of diabetes mentioned?

  Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
• What is the underlying problem in both types of diabetes?

  Patients cannot regulate their blood glucose levels properly due to issues with the insulin system.
• At what age does Type 1 diabetes generally occur?

  Type 1 diabetes generally occurs in childhood or teenage years.
• What happens to insulin production in Type 1 diabetes?

  The pancreas stops producing insulin or produces very tiny amounts.
• What is the main treatment for Type 1 diabetes?

  The main treatment is to inject insulin, usually into the abdomen or thigh.
• How does injecting insulin after a meal help someone with Type 1 diabetes?

  It mimics the pancreas releasing insulin, helping to lower blood glucose levels before they get too high.
• What factors determine the amount of insulin a person with Type 1 diabetes needs to inject?

  The amount of insulin needed depends on what they have eaten and how much exercise they are doing.
• Why are people with diabetes encouraged not to eat too much sugary food?

  Because sugary foods can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose levels, requiring more insulin.
• How does exercise affect insulin needs for people with diabetes?

  More exercise means muscles absorb more glucose from the blood, reducing the need for insulin.
• Who is generally affected by Type 2 diabetes?

  Type 2 diabetes generally affects older people who have had unhealthy diets for a long time.
• What is the main problem in Type 2 diabetes?

  The person's cells become resistant to insulin and do not respond to it effectively.
• Why wouldn't giving insulin as a treatment help in Type 2 diabetes?

  Because the cells do not respond to insulin, so it cannot help lower blood glucose levels.
• What is the main line of treatment for Type 2 diabetes?

  The main line of treatment is a healthy low sugar diet and regular exercise.
• What are the key differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

  • Type 1 diabetes:
  • Occurs in childhood or teenage years
  • Pancreas stops producing insulin
  • Treatment: Insulin injections

  
  

  • Type 2 diabetes:
  • Generally occurs in older people
  • Cells become resistant to insulin
  • Treatment: Healthy low sugar diet and regular exercise
• What should patients with diabetes remember about their condition?

  They should remember the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, particularly the underlying problems and treatments.