Diabetes
This lesson covers:
- A recap of how the body controls blood glucose levels
- The causes and treatment of type 1 diabetes
- The causes and treatment of type 2 diabetes
When blood glucose levels get too high, is released from the into the bloodstream. This causes organs such as the liver and muscles to absorb from the blood, and convert it into glycogen.
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There are two different types of diabetes, but in both types the problem is that the body can't regulate the levels of ___________ properly.
glycogen
insulin
glucose
water
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Glucose is a type of:
Carbohydrate
Protein
Lipid
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Which type of diabetes more commonly occurs in younger people, such as children and teenagers?
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
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What is the underlying issue in type 1 diabetes?
The pancreas doesn't release enough insulin
There is a mutation in the insulin gene
The bodies tissues become resistant to insulin
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How is type 1 diabetes managed?
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Is type 1 diabetes a temporary, or lifelong condition?
Temporary
Lifelong
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What is the underlying issue in type 2 diabetes?
The pancreas doesn't release enough insulin
The body's tissues become resistant to insulin
There is a mutation in the insulin gene
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What factors increase the risk of type 2 diabetes?
(Select all that apply)
Smoking
Exposure to radiation
Lack of exercise
Poor diet
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Which age group is more likely to get type 2 diabetes, younger or older people?
Younger
Older
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