DiabetesFall 2013

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

KNOW

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.

Research

What is type 1 diabetes? What is type 2 diabetes? What causes diabetes? Is it hereditary? How does it hurt your body? Is it deadly? What are the symptoms? If you have other diseases, does diabetes

affect them? How is your food intake related to diabetes? Is there a cure? How do you manage the

symptoms?

Want to know

Diagnosed as a child or young adult Life long Your pancreas doesn’t produce enough

insulin You have a high blood sugar level Insulin is a hormone that converts sugar

and starches into energy. Typically requires insulin injections

What is type one diabetes

Adult onset More common than type 1 Can be caused by genetics and lifestyle

factors – obesity Often related to heart disease Pancreases doesn’t make enough insulin or

the insulin is ineffective Liver might make too much sugar

Type 2 diabetes

Type one is caused by genetics Type two is mainly life style

◦ Obesity◦ Poor diet (high sugar, high starch, highly

processed)◦ Lack of exercise

What causes diabetes and is it hereditary

Linked to high blood pressure Linked to high cholesterol Two types of reactions. Too much insulin

equals low blood sugar. Too little insulin equals high blood sugar.

Both types can be deadly Poor circulation Nerve damage

How does it hurt your body? Is it deadly?

Increased urination Increased thirst Increased hunger Unusual weight loss or gain Blurred vision or fatigue Cuts and wounds are slow to heal Tingling, pain, numbness in hands and feet

What are the symptoms?

Diabetes is linked to ◦ Heart disease◦ Nerve damage◦ Kidney damage◦ Blindness◦ Amputation◦ Skin and mouth conditions◦ Hearing problems◦ Pregnancy complications (gestational diabetes)

◦ Type one is linked to Celiac Disease Thyroid disorders

If you have other diseases, does diabetes affect them?

◦ Eat more balanced meals◦ Watch carbohydrate intake◦ Increase unsaturated fats◦ Avoid sugar◦ Exercise regularly

◦ Type 1 may need to intake sugar or inject insulin to manage blood sugar level

How is your food intake related to diabetes?

No cure for type 1◦ Stem cell research is showing promise◦ Convert stem cells into insulin producing cells

Treatment can be as good as a cure◦ Weight loss – surgery or other method◦ Improve diet◦ Exercise

Is there a cure? How do you manage the symptoms?