Type 1 and 2 Diabetes PDF
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This document provides an overview of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It explains how the lack or resistance to insulin affects blood sugar levels and outlines potential complications. Key concepts like blood glucose regulation are discussed.
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Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes condition where the pancreas produces little to no insulin insulin is a hormone that helps the body use blood sugar (glucose) for energy the body uses fat, protein, and carbohydrates for energy carbohydrates are broken down into glucose and are...
Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes condition where the pancreas produces little to no insulin insulin is a hormone that helps the body use blood sugar (glucose) for energy the body uses fat, protein, and carbohydrates for energy carbohydrates are broken down into glucose and are released into the blood stream This spikes blood sugar levels and the pancreas produces insulin in response insulin is used to open up the cells and allow glucose to be used If there is little to no insulin, high levels of glucose remains in the blood stream Target range for blood glucose is 4 to 7 (mmol/L) Type 2 Diabetes the body creates little insulin and insulin response is poor Insulin receptors are resistant to the insulin produced This means that more insulin is needed than usual to use glucose in the cell With not enough insulin, blood glucose levels remain high High blood glucose lead to: heart attack stroke blindness kidney failure nerve damage
