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*[[Type 1 Diabetes]] - Caused by a damaged [[pancreas]]. | *[[Type 1 Diabetes]] - Caused by a damaged [[pancreas]]. | ||
*[[Type 2 Diabetes]] - Caused by a poor [[diet]]. | *[[Type 2 Diabetes]] - Caused by a poor [[diet]]. | ||
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| + | ===Risk Factors=== | ||
| + | The risk of [[Type 2 Diabetes|Type 2 '''Diabetes''']] is increased by: | ||
| + | *[[Obesity]]. | ||
| + | *A diet too high in [[sugar]]. | ||
| + | *Lack of [[exercise]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:03, 11 November 2018
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Diabetes is a non-communicable disease in which the blood sugar level cannot be controlled.
About Diabetes
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: