Types of diabetes?
What are the two main types of Diabetes?
Diabetes type 1 and Diabetes type 2
What is glucose?
The main type of sugar in the blood that provides energy to the body’s cells.
Where is insulin produced?
in the pancreas
What is excessive thirst?
This common symptom makes people feel thirsty all the time.
What is prediabetes?
It is when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition where the body has trouble using glucose, aka sugar, correctly.
Why is glucose important in the human body?
It produces energy
If insulin can't be produced, what happens?
The glucose can't enter the cells to produce fuel for the body.
Why are people with diabetes tired or feel fatigued?
People with diabetes often feel this way because their body isn’t using glucose for energy.
How can I prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and prediabetes?
Get involved in at least 30 minutes of physical activity every week and consume healthier foods and drinks.
What is something that all types of diabetes have in common?
They cause people to have too much glucose in their blood.
What happens in the bloodstream in a diabetic person?
When the body can’t use glucose properly, it builds in the bloodstream, causing high blood sugar.
What type of diabetes can't produce insulin at all?
type 1
Why does Frequent urination happen?
This happens when too much glucose stays in the blood, and the kidneys try to remove it.
How many people in the U.S have prediabetes?
1 in 3 / 88 million people
What is type 2 diabetes?
When your body produces insulin, but it can't work effectively, or you can't produce enough of it.
What should people with diabetes do to maintain a stable blood glucose level?
People with diabetes must balance their insulin with meals and activity to keep this stable.
What type of diabetes can't use the insulin-producing cells correctly or can't make enough?
Type 2
What happens to the healing process when a diebetic is cut or hurt?
Cuts and bruises may take longer to do this in people with diabetes.
Is it true that people with prediabetes are at higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes?
False, they are more at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
What is diabetes type 1?
This type of diabetes is an autoimmune disease, meaning the body attacks itself by mistake.
What is insulin therapy (or insulin injections)?
People with Type 1 diabetes must take this to help their body use glucose.
What is insulin?
A hormone that allows the glucose in our blood to enter our cells to fuel our bodies.
What are common symptoms of diabetes?
Blurred vision and unexpected weight loss are two of these warning signs.
What can Eating too many sugary snacks or drinks do?
Raise your blood sugar.