Diabetes

Question 1

What is diabetes commonly known as

Answer 1

Diabetes Mellitus

Question 2

Explain what happens when someone has diabetes

Answer 2

They can’t control their blood sugar levels. There is no response to insulin produced by the pancreas. Excess glucose is excreted in the urine. They get very thirsty

Question 3

Describe type 1 diabetes

Answer 3

1. Pancreas makes no insulin
2. Insulin injections needed to control blood glucose
3. Occurs usually in people under 30

Question 4

Describe type 2 diabetes

Answer 4

1. Lifestyle disease
2. Result of insulin resistance
3. Usually develops in people over 30

Question 5

Describe gestational diabetes

Answer 5

1. Pregnant women with high blood glucose levels
2. Temporary condition
3. Can lead to type 2 diabetes

Question 6

Symptoms of diabetes

Answer 6

1. Excessive thrist
2. Fatigue and weakness
3. Dehydration
4. Frequent urination
5. Weight loss
6. Electrolyte imbalance

Question 7

Long-term complications of diabetes

Answer 7

1. Blindness
2. Cardiovascular disease
3. Stroke
4. Renal failure
5. Heart attack
6. Poor circulation
7. Amputation

Question 8

Risk factors of diabetes

Answer 8

1. Genetics
2. Age
3. Poor diets high in fat and sugar
4. Alcohol abuse
5. Overweight
6. Lack of exercise

Question 9

Management of diabetes

Answer 9

1. Eat regular small meals
2. Eat low GI foods
3. Avoid sugar
4. Be aware of hidden sugars
5. Increase intake of soluble fibres which control blood glucose
6. Fruit and vegetables
7. Limit fat
8. Limit salt