2.3 Macronutrients: Carbohydrates Part 4

Question 1

What is diabetes?

Answer 1

disease caused by hormonal imbalance; blood sugar is high and there is a lack of insulin

Question 2

What are the two types of diabetes?

Answer 2

1 and 2

Question 3

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

Answer 3

excessive thirst
excessive urination
hunger
weight loss
fatigue
ketosis

Question 4

What is type 1 diabetes?

Answer 4

pancreas does not make insulin; has a genetic link; diagnosed early in life

Question 5

What is treatment for type 1 diabetes?

Answer 5

insulin therapy
diet changes
exercise

Question 6

What is type 2 diabetes?

Answer 6

linked with being overweight; diagnosed later in life; pancreas makes insulin but the body becomes resistant or does not produce enough to cover your needs

Question 7

What is type 2 diabetes treatment?

Answer 7

diet changes
exercise
oral medications

Question 8

What “diseases” are linked to excessive consumption?

Answer 8

obesity
type 2 diabetes
dental caries

Question 9

What is syndrome X?

Answer 9

metabolic syndrome; linked to a diet high in refined carbohydrates

Question 10

What is required to diagnose syndrome X?

Answer 10

three of the following:
1. obesity
2. poor glucose control
3. hypertension
4. increase blood triglycerides
5. low HDL cholesterol levels