1. Diabetes
Spring 2014

2. KNOW There are two types of diabetes Blood sugar is involved
Type 1 and 2
Blood sugar is involved
Insulin is involved
You might need to take your blood sugar level
Symptoms can be treated

3. Research
In groups of 3-4
Research to find the answer to your assigned question on the next page.
Be prepared to share what you learned with your classmates.

4. Want to know What is type 1 diabetes? What is type 2 diabetes?
What causes diabetes? Type 1 vs type 2
What are the symptoms?
Low blood sugar
High blood sugar
How is your food intake related to diabetes?
How is type one diabetes managed/treated?
How is type two diabetes managed/treated?
What is the prevalence of Diabetes in the US? Type 1 vs type 2

5. What is type 1 diabetes
Chronic condition – pancrease produces little or no insulin
Medically manageable

6. What is type 2 diabetes
Chronic condition – effects how the body processes glucose (blood sugar).
Medically treatable
Insulin produces is ineffective
Pancreas produces little or no insulin

7. What causes diabetes? Type 1 vs type 2
Type 1 – Born with it, genetic
Type 2 -
Lack of exercise
Obesity
Diet

8. What are the symptoms – high blood sugar
Hyperglycemia
Frequent urination
Thirsty
Hunger – without weight loss
Fatigue
Dry itchy skin
More frequent infections

9. What are the symptoms – low blood sugar
Shaky
Sweaty
Rapid heart beat
Headaches
Hunger
Weakness
Fatigue
Impaired vision
Anxiety
Irritability
dizziness

10. How is your food intake related to diabetes
Poor diet increases the chances of diabetes
Insulin is used to control glucose levels in blood.
A person with diabetes needs to eat sugar carbohydrates in small amounts throughout the day to manage sugar level.

11. How is type 1 diabetes managed/treated?
Insulin injections
Insulin pump
No cure
Diet and exercise in check
Avoid smoking and drinking

12. How is type 2 diabetes managed/treated?
Insulin injections
Insulin pump
No cure
Diet and exercise in check
Avoid smoking and drinking

13. What is the prevalence of diabetes in the US? Type 1 vs. type 2
3 million Americans have type 1
Only about half are diagnosed
5% of all diabetes
85% of people with type 1 diabetes are adults
15% are children
29 million Americans have type 2
95% are type 2
21 million are diagnosed
25.9% of seniors have diabetes
210,000 have type 2
1 in 8 adults have type 2