Diabetes (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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What is diabetes mellitus?
What is diabetes mellitus?
A metabolic disorder affecting glucose
How quickly does Type 1 diabetes typically progress?
How quickly does Type 1 diabetes typically progress?
Rapidly over a few weeks
Which cells are destroyed in Type 1 diabetes?
Which cells are destroyed in Type 1 diabetes?
Beta cells in islets of Langerhans
What percentage of all diabetes cases are Type 2?
What percentage of all diabetes cases are Type 2?
Approximately 90%
Which symptom occurs as the body tries to eliminate surplus glucose?
Which symptom occurs as the body tries to eliminate surplus glucose?
Excessive urination
Why must insulin be injected rather than taken orally?
Why must insulin be injected rather than taken orally?
Digestive enzymes would break it down
How often must Type 1 diabetics typically inject insulin daily?
How often must Type 1 diabetics typically inject insulin daily?
Two to four times
What is the initial management approach for Type 2 diabetes?
What is the initial management approach for Type 2 diabetes?
Diet modifications and exercise
What condition results from taking too much insulin?
What condition results from taking too much insulin?
Hypoglycaemia
How long does blood glucose take to return to normal in people without diabetes?
How long does blood glucose take to return to normal in people without diabetes?
Within 2-3 hours