diabetes Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What are the types of diabetes?
A
Type 1 and type 2
2
Q
What happens during type 1 diabetes?
A
Cells which produce insulin are destroyed by the immune system
3
Q
When does type 1 diabetes usually occur?
A
Childhood
4
Q
What is type 2 diabetes?
A
Cell receptors are faulty and don’t respond to insulin anymore
5
Q
What is the most significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes?
A
Obesity
6
Q
How do type 1 diabetics treat diabetes?
A
They must inject themselves with insulin
7
Q
What do type 2 diabetics do?
A
Control their blood glucose through their diet
8
Q
Why might diabetics not store glycogen if insulin is not taken with food?
A
It won’t be taken in by the cells so would be broken down
