1. How Diabetes Works 2004-05 Taylor Jackson

2. Overview Occurs when a person’s beta cells don’t make enough insulin. Must check blood sugar a lot so their blood sugar levels stay normal.

3. General Facts Two major types of Diabetes. Type 1 is insulin dependant or juvenile Diabetes. Type 2 is non- insulin dependant Diabetes.

4. General Facts (cont.) 18.2 million people have Diabetes in the US. Accounts for about 200,000 deaths.

5. Insulin Insulin controls blood sugar which can help prevent some diabetes complications such as blood vessel damage It is usually given in shots.

6. Type 1 When pancreas can’t make insulin. They cannot live without artificial insulin. 10% of all diabetes is Type 1.

7. Hypoglycemia Scientific name for high blood sugar The quickest ways to treat are 5-6 pieces of hard candy

8. Hyperglycemia Scientific name for high blood sugar. Symptoms include shortness of breath, and nausea. Treat by exercising.

9. Type 2 Take pills instead of shots. Result of obesity. 90% of all diabetes.

10. About Me My name is Taylor Jackson. I am 13 years old and 5 foot 5. I like to play basketball and soccer.

11. Bibliography JDRF. 27 June 2003. 6 May 2005. Bognanno, Thomas G. ADA. American Diabetes Association. 29 Apr. 2005.