Diabetes

What might happen if your body couldn't process glucose?

• You wouldn't be able to digest food

• You wouldn't have the energy to function

• You would become more likely to catch diseases

• You would constantly be thirsty for water

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What happen to the glucose that isn't absorbed by diabetics' bodies?

• It's expelled from their bodies

• It collects in their body fat

• It's stored in their pancreases

• It's converted to other chemicals

Where in your body can you find glucose?

• In your pancreas

• Inside your red blood cells

• In your bladder

• In virtually all your cells

Insulin inhibits the release of what

• Glucagon

• ADH

• Beta cells

• Somatostatin

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What role does insulin play in the body?

• It increases blood sugar levels

• It decreases blood sugar levels by allowing sugar to enter cells

• It breaks down fat for energy

• It stimulates appetite

What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

• Type 1 diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar, while Type 2 is genetic.

• Type 1 diabetes is when the body cannot produce insulin, while Type 2 is when the body doesn't use insulin properly.

• Type 1 diabetes can be cured with diet, while Type 2 requires insulin injections.

• There is no difference; they are just different terms for the same condition.

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What happens in Type 1 diabetes?

• Insulin receptors do not work

• Insulin is not produced

• Insulin does not work properly

• Glycogen is not stored properly

What is the primary difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

• Type 1 diabetes is caused by lifestyle factors, while Type 2 is an autoimmune disease.

• Type 1 diabetes results from the body's failure to produce insulin, while Type 2 results from the body's inability to properly use insulin.

• Type 1 diabetes can be cured with diet and exercise, while Type 2 diabetes requires insulin injections.

• There is no difference; they are simply different terms for the same condition.

At what age is Type 1 diabetes most commonly diagnosed?

• In infancy

• During adolescence

• In middle age

• In the elderly

What is a key factor in the development of Type 2 diabetes?

• Viral infections

• Autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells

• Physical inactivity and obesity

• Genetic mutations