diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
whatis diabetes an example of
A
a metabolic disorder
2
Q
what is type one know as
A
insulin dependent
3
Q
what is type two known as
A
insulin independent
4
Q
give symptoms of diabetes
A
high blood glucose levels
increased thirst
increased tiredness
5
Q
what is type one diabetes caused by
A
by the immune system attacking the insulin-producing beta cells
6
Q
how can diabetes be regulated
A
through insulin injections
7
Q
what is type two diabetes caused by
A
glycoprotien receptors
8
Q
how can type two diabetes be regulated
A
via diet and exercise as well as counting carbohydrate intake, sometimes insulin shots
9
Q
what is type 2 diabtetes
A
slow onset
10
Q
what are risk factors for type two diabetes
A
age - prone to over 40’s
genetics
weight
ethnicity
