Diabetes (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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What is diabetes?
What is diabetes?
Condition where body cannot control blood glucose levels properly
What type of condition is Type 1 diabetes?
What type of condition is Type 1 diabetes?
Autoimmune condition
What does immune system attack in Type 1 diabetes?
What does immune system attack in Type 1 diabetes?
Insulin-making cells in pancreas
Type 1 diabetes treatment
Type 1 diabetes treatment
Insulin injections
When does Type 1 diabetes often develop?
When does Type 1 diabetes often develop?
Childhood
Key characteristic of Type 2 diabetes
Key characteristic of Type 2 diabetes
Insulin resistance - cells don't respond to insulin properly
Type 2 diabetes treatment
Type 2 diabetes treatment
Controlled diet and regular exercise
When does Type 2 diabetes usually develop?
When does Type 2 diabetes usually develop?
Over 30 years old
What does BMI measure?
What does BMI measure?
Whether someone has a healthy weight for their height
BMI calculation formula
BMI calculation formula
Normal BMI range
Normal BMI range
18.5-25
BMI threshold for obesity
BMI threshold for obesity
Over 30
Link between obesity and Type 2 diabetes
Link between obesity and Type 2 diabetes
BMI over 30 greatly increases Type 2 diabetes risk