Diabetes (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Definition of diabetes
Definition of diabetes
Chronic condition where pancreas doesn't make enough insulin
Role of insulin in the body
Role of insulin in the body
Regulates blood sugar levels
Can diabetes be cured?
Can diabetes be cured?
No, but can be effectively managed
When Type 1 diabetes typically occurs
When Type 1 diabetes typically occurs
Childhood or early adulthood
Type 1 diabetes genetic link
Type 1 diabetes genetic link
Often has genetic link, can run in families
Type 1 diabetes treatment requirement
Type 1 diabetes treatment requirement
Daily insulin injections
Type 2 diabetes main association
Type 2 diabetes main association
Being overweight
Common age for Type 2 diabetes development
Common age for Type 2 diabetes development
After age 40
How Type 2 diabetes is managed
How Type 2 diabetes is managed
Tablets, weight-loss programmes, low-sugar diets
Guideline: Monitoring blood sugar
Guideline: Monitoring blood sugar
Use blood sugar monitor to track glucose levels
Guideline: Meal timing for diabetes
Guideline: Meal timing for diabetes
Don't skip meals, eat regularly
Guideline: Best carbs for diabetes
Guideline: Best carbs for diabetes
High-fibre carbs like wholegrain pasta, potatoes
Guideline: Weight management for diabetes
Guideline: Weight management for diabetes
Maintain healthy body weight