Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
What is type 1 diabetes?
A
A condition when the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
2
Q
How is type 1 diabetes treated?
A
Insulin therapy, which involves injecting insulin into the blood to remove glucose quickly once the food has been digested.
3
Q
How is type 1 diabetes controlled?
A
- Limiting the intake of foods rich in simple carbohydrates i.e. sugars.
- Taking regular exercise, which helps remove excess glucose from the blood.
4
Q
What is type 2 diabetes?
A
A condition when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or when a person becomes resistant to insulin.
5
Q
How is type 2 diabetes controlled?
A
- By eating a healthy diet.
- Getting regular exercise.
- Losing weight (if needed).
- Medication or insulin injections.
6
Q
What is the formula for BMI?
A
BMI = Weight (kg) ÷ (height (m))2
7
Q
What is the formula for Waist-to-Hip ratio?
A
Waist circumference (cm) ÷ hip circumference (cm)
