Diabetes (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes

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What is diabetes?

Condition where body can't control glucose

What type of condition is Type 1 diabetes?

Autoimmune condition

What does the immune system attack in Type 1 diabetes?

Pancreatic cells that make insulin

How is Type 1 diabetes treated?

Regular insulin injections

When does Type 1 diabetes often develop?

In childhood

What characterizes Type 2 diabetes?

Insulin resistance

How is Type 2 diabetes typically treated?

Diet with less sugar and exercise

When does Type 2 diabetes usually develop?

When people are over 30 years old

What does BMI measure?

If someone has healthy weight for height

What is the formula for BMI?

mass in kg(height in m)2\frac{\text{mass in kg}}{(\text{height in m})^2}

What BMI value indicates obesity?

Over 30

Why does obesity increase Type 2 diabetes risk?

Extra fat makes insulin work less well

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