Diabetes Basics
What hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
Insulin
Around what age group is Type 1 diabetes most commonly diagnosed?
It is often diagnosed in children or young adults.
What is the primary cause of Type 2 diabetes?
Insulin resistance or the pancreas not producing enough insulin.
What are the main common symptoms of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
Increased thirst & frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision
What is the first step in treating Type 1 diabetes?
Administering insulin through injections or an insulin pump.
What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks insulin-producing cells, while Type 2 is characterized by insulin resistance or insufficient insulin production.
What causes Type 1 diabetes?
It’s an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
What age group is Type 2 diabetes most commonly diagnosed in?
Type 2 diabetes is most common in adults, but it’s increasingly seen in children due to rising obesity rates.
What blood test is commonly used to diagnose diabetes?
Fasting blood sugar test
Which lifestyle change can help prevent Type 2 diabetes?
Regular physical activity and a healthy diet
How is blood sugar controlled in the body?
Insulin helps move glucose from the bloodstream into cells for energy.
What is the main treatment for Type 1 diabetes?
Insulin injections or an insulin pump.
What lifestyle factors contribute to Type 2 diabetes?
Obesity, poor diet, and lack of physical activity.
How long can it take for Type 2 Diabetes to develop?
Slowly, over the course of several years
What oral medication is commonly prescribed to help control Type 2 diabetes?
Metformin
Which of these is NOT a symptom of diabetes: frequent urination, never hungry or blurry vision?
Never hungry
Type 1 diabetes makes up what percentage of all diabetes cases?
How is Type 2 diabetes usually managed?
Through lifestyle changes (diet and exercise), oral medications, and sometimes insulin.
Is it possible to have Type 2 diabetes and not even know?
Yes, the symptoms can be so mild that you don’t notice
When might someone with Type 2 diabetes need to start insulin therapy?
When oral medications are no longer effective, or if blood sugar levels are consistently high.
Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?
Pancreas
How can one get Type 1 Diabetes?
Genetics, diet and exposure to certain viruses
Type 2 diabetes accounts for what percentage of all diabetes cases?
90-95% of all diabetes cases
How does Type 1 diabetes typically develop?
It develops suddenly, often during childhood or adolescence, with rapid onset of symptoms
What is an alternative insulin delivery method other than injections?
Insulin pump or Insulin pen