Diabetes (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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12 questions from this quiz
What is diabetes?
What is diabetes?
Condition where body can't control glucose
What type of condition is Type 1 diabetes?
What type of condition is Type 1 diabetes?
Autoimmune condition
What does the immune system attack in Type 1 diabetes?
What does the immune system attack in Type 1 diabetes?
Pancreatic cells that make insulin
How is Type 1 diabetes treated?
How is Type 1 diabetes treated?
Regular insulin injections
When does Type 1 diabetes often develop?
When does Type 1 diabetes often develop?
In childhood
What characterizes Type 2 diabetes?
What characterizes Type 2 diabetes?
Insulin resistance
How is Type 2 diabetes typically treated?
How is Type 2 diabetes typically treated?
Diet with less sugar and exercise
When does Type 2 diabetes usually develop?
When does Type 2 diabetes usually develop?
When people are over 30 years old
What does BMI measure?
What does BMI measure?
If someone has healthy weight for height
What is the formula for BMI?
What is the formula for BMI?
What BMI value indicates obesity?
What BMI value indicates obesity?
Over 30
Why does obesity increase Type 2 diabetes risk?
Why does obesity increase Type 2 diabetes risk?
Extra fat makes insulin work less well
