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Diabetes

Diabetes. Spring 2014. KNOW. There are two types of diabetes Type 1 and 2 Blood sugar is involved Insulin is involved You might need to take your blood sugar level Symptoms can be treated. Research. In groups of 3-4

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Diabetes

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  1. Diabetes Spring 2014

  2. KNOW • There are two types of diabetes • Type 1 and 2 • Blood sugar is involved • Insulin is involved • You might need to take your blood sugar level • Symptoms can be treated

  3. Research • In groups of 3-4 • Research to find the answer to your assigned question on the next page. • Be prepared to share what you learned with your classmates.

  4. Want to know • What is type 1 diabetes? • What is type 2 diabetes? • What causes diabetes? Type 1 vs type 2 • What are the symptoms? • Low blood sugar • High blood sugar • How is your food intake related to diabetes? • How is type one diabetes managed/treated? • How is type two diabetes managed/treated? • What is the prevalence of Diabetes in the US? Type 1 vs type 2

  5. What is type 1 diabetes • Born with it. Usually diagnosed when young • 5% of all diabetes • Body isn’t producing insulin/enough insulin • Insulin is a hormone that converts sugar and starches into energy.

  6. What is type 2 diabetes • Pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin • The insulin doesn’t work as well as it should • Liver produces too much sugar.

  7. What causes diabetes? Type 1 vs type 2 • Born with - genetics • Types 2 is genetics and behavioral. • Overweight • High sugar and starch diet • Processed foods

  8. What are the symptoms – high blood sugar • Lack of insulin • Feel weak and tired • Blurry vision • Dry skin • Thirsty • Need to pee a lot

  9. What are the symptoms – low blood sugar • Extreme hunger • Cold clammy skin • Trembling • Mood swings • Confusion • Poor coordination • Seizures • Loss of consciousness • Low body temperature

  10. How is your food intake related to diabetes • Body can’t regulate glucose in the blood • Low blood sugar needs sugar in diet • High blood sugar needs foods without sugars in them.

  11. How is type 1 diabetes managed/treated? • Monitor blood glucose levels • Doses of insulin on a strict schedule • Proper amounts of carbohydrates on a regular schedule

  12. How is type 2 diabetes managed/treated? • Insulin injections • Can be “cured” through diet and exercise • Lose Weight • Low sugar/starch diet • Exercise

  13. What is the prevalence of diabetes in the US? Type 1 vs. type 2 • Type 1: 5-10% • African American, Latino, native American, Hispanic, pacific islanders – more common • 2010 – 21 million Americans with diabetes • Increasing in people under 30 • 1 in 3 Americans by 2020?

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