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What is the expected number of people with diabetes in India by 2025?
What is the expected number of people with diabetes in India by 2025?
- 35 million
- 100 million
- 50 million
- 70 million (correct)
Insulin is produced by the liver.
Insulin is produced by the liver.
False (B)
What main condition does diabetes relate to?
What main condition does diabetes relate to?
The inability to produce or respond to insulin.
Insulin helps unlock cells so that _____ can get inside.
Insulin helps unlock cells so that _____ can get inside.
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Which of the following is NOT a task of insulin?
Which of the following is NOT a task of insulin?
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What is the relationship between insulin resistance and diabetes?
What is the relationship between insulin resistance and diabetes?
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Over time, too much blood sugar in the bloodstream can cause _____ health problems.
Over time, too much blood sugar in the bloodstream can cause _____ health problems.
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Diabetes in India
- India has the highest population of individuals with diabetes globally, exceeding 35 million.
- By 2025, it is projected that this number will reach 70 million, with one in every five diabetics worldwide being Indian.
- Approximately 70% of individuals in society are in contact with someone who has diabetes.
- There is a general lack of awareness about diabetes, not only among those affected but also among the general population regarding prevention and management.
Understanding Diabetes
- Diabetes is characterized by the body’s inability to convert food into energy effectively.
- Insulin is essential for unlocking cells to enable glucose absorption and energy production.
- Diabetes occurs due to insufficient insulin production or ineffective usage, leading to elevated blood sugar levels.
- Persistent high blood sugar can result in severe health complications.
Role of Insulin
- Insulin is produced by the Islets of Langerhans, a cluster of beta cells in the pancreas.
- The primary functions of insulin include:
- Unlocking cells for glucose entry.
- Preventing excess sugar production by the body.
- Reducing the utilization of fat for energy.
Insulin Resistance vs. Diabetes
- Diabetes arises from inadequate insulin production by the pancreas.
- Insulin resistance is a condition where body cells do not respond appropriately to insulin, which may lead to diabetes.
- Understanding the distinction between insulin resistance and diabetes is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment.
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