Type I Diabetes Type II Diabetes  A person with a blood disorder: › Body does not produce insulin or very little insulin  Different types of diabetics:  Type I Diabetes  Type II Diabetes

 A person with Type I Diabetes:  Body does not produce any insulin  A person with Type II Diabetes:  Body does produce insulin but not enough to support itself

 A person whose body does produce insulin but not enough to support itself is…  Type I Diabetic  Type II Diabetic

Please review Type II Diabetes

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 What are normal glucose levels?  Between 77 and 120  Between 70 and 100

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 Low glucose levels would be less than 70.  Low glucose levels can cause the body to lack ability to focus, become thirsty and shakey.  Mild cases can be overcome by drinking a glass of juice, eating a life saver.  Extreme cases may involve hospitalization.

 Mild cases of low glucose levels can be treated without hospitalization. If you know someone who is a diabetic and they become shaky would could you give them to help boost their glucose levels…  Orange Juice  Diet Drink

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 High glucose levels would be more than 100.  Elevated or high glucose levels can cause headaches and irritability.  Mild cases can be overcome by drinking water to flush out the kidneys, walking and other types of exercise.  Extreme cases may involve hospitalization.

 Are these statements true or false? …  High glucose levels are over 100  Causes headaches  Exercise is beneficial for diabetics  True  False

Please review high glucose levels

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 See medicial doctor on a regular basis. Generally, once every 3 to 6 months.  Watching what you eat and how much you eat.  Exercise every day for at least 10 minutes  Take medicine that your medical doctor prescribes for you.  Do not take anyone else’s medication, even if they are a diabetic.

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