Diabetes

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  • Created on: 04-02-18 11:31
How is type one diabetes normally controlled?
By injecting insulin to replace the hormone that is not made in the body
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How is type two diabetes often treated?
By carbohydrate controlled diet and taking more exercise. In some cases, dugs are used.
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Name the hormone produced by the pancreas to decrease blood sugar
Insulin
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What do cells need for energy?
Glucose
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What organ releases insulin?
Pancreas
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Which hormone is released by the pancreas to increase blood sugar?
Glucagon
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What is type one diabetes?
A disease that destroys pancreatic cells meaning no insulin production is possible
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When is type one diabetes typically developed?
As a child or young adult
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What is type two diabetes?
A disease where the person is unable to produce enough insulin
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When is type two diabetes typically developed?
Affect people over 45 who might be overweight
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What is hypoglycaemia?
When there is too little sugar in the blood
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How is type two diabetes often treated?

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By carbohydrate controlled diet and taking more exercise. In some cases, dugs are used.

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What do cells need for energy?

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What organ releases insulin?

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