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By the end of the lesson you will be able to …..

Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of diabetes while exploring why its prevalence is rising in Scotland. Delve into the impact of genetics, environment, diet, and lifestyle on this condition. Discover insightful reasons behind the increasing rates of diabetes in Scottish society.

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  1. By the end of the lesson you will be able to ….. • Describe the causes, symptoms and treatments of diabetes. • Suggest reasons why diabetes is continuing to increase in the Scottish population.

  2. Diabetes • Diabetes is a condition where sufferers are unable to control their blood glucose level • Diabetes is an example of a failed “internal communication” pathway between different cells in the body

  3. Use textbook page 91 and your prior knowledge from S3 to answer the your learning outcomes for today… • Describe the causes, symptoms and treatments of diabetes. • Suggest reasons why diabetes is continuing to increase in the Scottish population.

  4. Describe the causes, symptoms and treatments of diabetes. Causes: Type 1 – Type 2 – Symptoms Treatments Type 1 – Type 2 - genetics, environmental and autoimmune factors unhealthy diet leading to obesity, physical inactivity and genetics. Urine rich in glucose, produces excessive volumes of urine and is persistently thirsty. Daily insulin injections and a careful diet Exercise, weight loss, diet control and additional insulin in some cases.

  5. Suggest reasons why diabetes is continuing to increase in the Scottish population. • Increasing obesity rates in Scotland are causing this. • High fat diets • Drinking excessive levels of alcohol regularly • Lack of exercise

  6. Amazing video all about Diabetes! • http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-effect-of-high-sugar-intake-on-blood-sugar-levels/5371.html

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