C4. Physical activity and type 2 diabetes

Question 1

Compare type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Answer 1

Both can cause death or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)

Question 2

Contrast type 1

Answer 2

Do not produce insulin
Is an autoimmune disorder resulting in the destruction of the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. It usually manifests in young people (can be treated with insulin)

Question 3

Contrast type 2

Answer 3

It is a disease of insulin resistance, particularly in skeletal muscle and is highly related to obesity and older age/family history (can be treated with exercise and diet/oral medication/insulin)

Question 4

What are the major risk factors for type 2 diabetes?

Answer 4

• Obesity
• Family history
• Diet
• Physical inactivity

Question 5

What are the health risks of diabetes?

Answer 5

• Blindness
• Kidney disease
• Never damage
• Cardiovascular disease (stroke)
• Coronary heart disease (CHD)
• Diabetic foot (amputation)