Diabetes (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
📚Flashcards
Practise the cards
10 cards from this deck
ShowHide
Practise the cards
10 cards from this deck
Diabetes mellitus definition
Diabetes mellitus definition
Metabolic disorder where blood glucose can't be controlled properly
Type 1 diabetes cause
Type 1 diabetes cause
Autoimmune destruction of beta cells in islets of Langerhans
Type 1 diabetes onset characteristics
Type 1 diabetes onset characteristics
Develops in childhood, rapidly over a few weeks
Type 2 diabetes cause
Type 2 diabetes cause
Cells lose ability to respond to insulin effectively
Type 2 diabetes typical age & onset speed
Type 2 diabetes typical age & onset speed
Over 40 years old, develops gradually over months/years
% of diabetes cases that are Type 2
% of diabetes cases that are Type 2
Approximately 90%
Classic triad of diabetes symptoms
Classic triad of diabetes symptoms
Excessive urination, increased thirst, unexplained weight loss
Type 1 diabetes treatment
Type 1 diabetes treatment
Insulin injections 2-4 times daily
Why insulin can't be taken orally
Why insulin can't be taken orally
Digestive enzymes would break down the protein hormone
Type 2 diabetes initial management
Type 2 diabetes initial management
Dietary modifications and increased physical exercise