Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes affects 90% of diabetes patients. It occurs when insulin from the pancreas doesn't work properly or isn't produced in sufficient amounts, leading to high blood glucose levels. Symptoms include fatigue, frequent urination, and thirst, but many people remain undiagnosed for years. Long-term high glucose can damage organs, but with proper treatment and lifestyle changes, it can be managed. Research is ongoing to find ways to put diabetes into remission and eventually cure it.

What percentage of people with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

What is the role of insulin in the body?

• To regulate body temperature

• To produce red blood cells

• To allow glucose to enter cells

• To break down proteins

What happens to the pancreas in some people with Type 2 diabetes over time?

• It gets tired and produces less insulin

• It produces more insulin

• It starts producing glucose

• It stops producing insulin

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Type 2 diabetes?

• Rapid weight gain

• Feeling very tired

• Feeling extremely thirsty

• Needing to urinate frequently

What can high glucose levels in the blood damage over a long period?

• Skin, hair, and nails

• Lungs, liver, and stomach

• Brain, muscles, and bones

• Heart, eyes, feet, and kidneys

What are some lifestyle changes that can help manage Type 2 diabetes?

• Healthier eating, being more active, and losing weight

• Sleeping more, drinking more water, and avoiding sunlight

• Eating more sugar, exercising less, and gaining weight

• Taking vitamins, avoiding exercise, and eating fast food

What might most people with Type 2 diabetes eventually need to manage their condition?

• Physical therapy

• Medication

• Surgery

• Radiation therapy

What should you do if you have symptoms of Type 2 diabetes?

• Ignore them

• Self-medicate

• See a doctor as soon as possible

• Wait for them to go away

What is one of the goals of current research on Type 2 diabetes?

• To stop all diabetes treatments

• To make diabetes symptoms worse

• To find ways to put Type 2 diabetes into remission

• To increase the prevalence of diabetes