Difference between revisions of "Diabetes"

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Key Stage 4

Meaning

Diabetes is a non-communicable disease in which the blood sugar level cannot be controlled.

About Diabetes

Diabetes happens when part of the blood glucose regulation system does not function properly.

Diabetes can cause coma and the death of tissue in the limbs.

There are two types of diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes - Caused by a damaged pancreas.
Type 2 Diabetes - Caused by a poor diet.

Risk Factors

The risk of Type 2 Diabetes is increased by:

Obesity.
A diet too high in sugar (according to the textbooks, but this is not true, it is actually a diet high in fats).
Lack of exercise.

Beyond the Curriculum

References

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 The risk of [[Type 2 Diabetes|Type 2 '''Diabetes''']] is increased by:
 *[[Obesity]].
-*A diet too high in [[sugar]].
+*A diet too high in [[sugar]] (according to the textbooks, but this is not true, it is actually a diet high in fats).
 *Lack of [[exercise]].
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