Amplify Unit: Patient Stories

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What is pancreatitis?

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Pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed and does not work properly.

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What is the treatment for pancreatitis?

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The treatment for pancreatitis is medicines with enzymes.

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What is diabetes?

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Diabetes is a condition where the body has trouble using sugar (glucose) for energy.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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How is diabetes treated?

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Diabetes can be treated by using blood glucose levels to decide what to eat and taking insulin medication.

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Why is diabetes harmful?

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Diabetes is harmful because not enough glucose gets into the cells of the body and too much glucose stays in the blood.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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What happens to food in pancreatitis?

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In pancreatitis, starch and protein molecules are not broken down properly and may leave the body as waste.

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What is asthma?

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Asthma is a condition that makes it hard to breathe due to swollen airways.

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What is the treatment for asthma?

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The treatment for asthma includes using an asthma inhaler and taking short breaks during physical activities.

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What is an inhaler?

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An inhaler is a device that helps deliver medicine directly to the lungs.

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What is insulin?

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Insulin is a hormone that helps control blood sugar levels.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3