How many types of diabetes are there?
Name 2 ways to get insulin into your body
Insulin injections, An insulin pump
what hormone increases blood sugar?
glucagon
How many breeds of dogs are there?
350-400 (Within 10 is right)
Which type of diabetes often starts during childhood?
Type 1
What are some symptoms of diabetes?
- Fatigue
- Feeling more thirsty then usual
- Blurry vision
how can diabetes be treated?
be healthy
What should a diabetic person do when they are feeling tired and weak?
Eat some food
What colors can dogs see?
blue and yellow
Which type of diabetes cant be prevented?
Type 1
What are some causes of diabetes?
- Poor diet
- Lack of physical activity
Is an artifical pancrease actually a thing?
Apparently
What hormone decreases blood sugar
Insulin
Why do dogs wag their tails?
to show exitment
Which type of diabetes can be prevented?
Type 2
Can diabetes be cured?
No
Could weight loss surgery help with diabetes?
yes, loosing a large amount of weight can bring the blood sugar back to normal?
Why do you think the blood sugar increases and decreases like this?
blood sugar increases during meals, and decreses when not eating
are dogs or cats better
cats (anything else is wrong)
Which type of diabetes sometimes doesnt have symptoms?
Type 2
Why is it important for the body to have glucose
For energy
before we had the technology we have today, how was diabetes treated?
Explain how homeostasis is maintained in people with diabetes
When the blood sugar gets too low, people must eat in order to increase glucose levels. When blood sugar is too high, inslulin must be released to lower the blood sugar
Whats your favorite dog?
anything other then a chinese crested chihuahua is wrong
What is a dexcom?
An insulin pump