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Diabetes

Diabetes. Fall 2013. KNOW. There are two types of diabetes Type 1 and 2 Blood sugar is involved Insulin is involved You might need to take your blood sugar level Symptoms can be treated. Research. In groups of 3-4

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Diabetes

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  1. Diabetes Fall 2013

  2. KNOW • There are two types of diabetes • Type 1 and 2 • Blood sugar is involved • Insulin is involved • You might need to take your blood sugar level • Symptoms can be treated

  3. Research • In groups of 3-4 • Research to find the answer to your assigned question on the next page. • Be prepared to share what you learned with your classmates.

  4. Want to know • What is type 1 diabetes? • What is type 2 diabetes? • What causes diabetes? Is it hereditary? • How does it hurt your body? Is it deadly? • What are the symptoms? • If you have other diseases, does diabetes affect them? • How is your food intake related to diabetes? • Is there a cure? How do you manage the symptoms?

  5. What is type one diabetes • Diagnosed as a child or young adult • Life long • Your pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin • You have a high blood sugar level • Insulin is a hormone that converts sugar and starches into energy. • Typically requires insulin injections

  6. Type 2 diabetes • Adult onset • More common than type 1 • Can be caused by genetics and lifestyle factors – obesity • Often related to heart disease • Pancreases doesn’t make enough insulin or the insulin is ineffective • Liver might make too much sugar

  7. What causes diabetes and is it hereditary • Type one is caused by genetics • Type two is mainly life style • Obesity • Poor diet (high sugar, high starch, highly processed) • Lack of exercise

  8. How does it hurt your body? Is it deadly? • Linked to high blood pressure • Linked to high cholesterol • Two types of reactions. Too much insulin equals low blood sugar. Too little insulin equals high blood sugar. • Both types can be deadly • Poor circulation • Nerve damage

  9. What are the symptoms? • Increased urination • Increased thirst • Increased hunger • Unusual weight loss or gain • Blurred vision or fatigue • Cuts and wounds are slow to heal • Tingling, pain, numbness in hands and feet

  10. If you have other diseases, does diabetes affect them? • Diabetes is linked to • Heart disease • Nerve damage • Kidney damage • Blindness • Amputation • Skin and mouth conditions • Hearing problems • Pregnancy complications (gestational diabetes) • Type one is linked to • Celiac Disease • Thyroid disorders

  11. How is your food intake related to diabetes? • Eat more balanced meals • Watch carbohydrate intake • Increase unsaturated fats • Avoid sugar • Exercise regularly • Type 1 may need to intake sugar or inject insulin to manage blood sugar level

  12. Is there a cure? How do you manage the symptoms? • No cure for type 1 • Stem cell research is showing promise • Convert stem cells into insulin producing cells • Treatment can be as good as a cure • Weight loss – surgery or other method • Improve diet • Exercise

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