1. Other Noninfectious Diseases
-Diabetes – affects the way body cells convert food to energy
-Insulin – a hormone that helps the body convert glucose to energy
2 types of Diabetes
- Type 1
-Type 2

2. Types of Diabetes Type 1 Insulin-dependent
Onset during childhood/adolescence
Cause
Sufficient insulin not being produced
The body destroys insulin producing cells
Symptoms
Abnormal thirst, frequent urination, unusual hunger, fatigue, nausea

3. Types of Diabetes Type 2 Onset during adulthood Cause
Enough insulin is not produced, or it is not used properly
Cells malfunction and insulin cannot be used correctly
Symptoms
Excess weight, blurred vision, infections
Itching, slow healing, numbness

4. Diabetes Risk Factors & Management
Obesity
Physical Inactivity
Genetics
Management
Type 1- Insulin injections/diet
Type 2 – diet, exercise, weight loss, medication

5. Arthritis
Arthritis – conditions that cause aching, pain, and swelling in the joints and connective tissue
Rheumatoid arthritis – a destructive and disabling inflammation of the joints
Osteoarthritis- affects the weight bearing joints of the knees and hips, causing aches and soreness