DIABETES and sugar/glucose control Flashcards
1
Q
What is diabetes?
A
Diabetes is a condition that affects the body’s ability to control glucose levels in the blood
2
Q
How do you get Type 1 Diabetes?
A
born with it, genetic/inherited
3
Q
How do you get Type 2 Diabetes?
A
unhealthy lifestyle choices or obesity
4
Q
What happens in Type 1 diabetes?
A
Pancreas releases little or no insulin
- glucose levels rise without controls
5
Q
What happens in Type 2 diabetes?
A
Cells become resistant to their own insulin
- uncontrolled glucose levels in the blood
6
Q
Type 1 diabetes treatment
A
- Insulin injections
- Limit intake of carbs
3.Regular exercise
7
Q
Type 2 diabetes treatment
A
- Carbohydrate-controlled diet
- Regular exercise
