This document discusses the different types of diabetes, their causes and symptoms. It covers Type 1 diabetes which occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, and Type 2 diabetes which happens when the pancreas does not make enough insulin or cells become insulin resistant. Symptoms of high and low blood sugar are explained. Treatment recommendations are provided for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Normal blood sugar ranges are listed for different age groups. Lifestyle factors like diet, exercise and medication adherence are noted as important for diabetes management.

1. Created by: Gustavo Perez

2.  Diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease
marked by high levels of sugar in the
blood.
The Types of Diabetes
 There are two Types of diabetes…..
 One is Type 1 Diabetes
 The other is Type 2 Diabetes

3.  Type 1 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease
that occurs when the pancreas does not
produce enough insulin to properly control
blood sugar levels.
What Causes Type 1 Diabetes
 The body's own immune system attacks and
destroys beta cells in the pancreas that are
responsible for creating the hormone insulin.

4.  Type 2 diabetes formerly called non-insulin-
dependent diabetes is a disorder that is
characterized by high blood glucose in the context of
insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency.
What Causes Type 2 Diabetes
 Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn't
make enough insulin or the cells of the body become
resistant to insulin.

5. Hypoglycemia, also called
low blood glucose or low
blood sugar, occurs when
blood glucose drops below
normal levels.

7.  If you sugar is 70 or lower you should treat it with….
 ½ a glass of juice
 ¼ glass of soft drink
 2 or more glucose tablets if necessary

8. Hyperglycemia, or high
blood sugar is a condition in
which an excessive amount
of glucose circulates in the
blood plasma.

10.  If your sugar is above 240 you should do the
followings:
 Drink lots of sugar-free fluids like water or diet drinks
 Eat the right food and the right amounts
 Check your blood sugars more often
 Check keytones if over 240
 Call doctor or nurse if you have a positive keytones

11. Age (years) levels for someone with diabetes (mg/dl) A1c level
19 years or older 70-140 mg/dl Lees than < 7%
13-19 years 70-150 mg/dl Less than < 7.5%
6-12 years 70-180 mg/dl Less than < 8%
Under six years 80-200 mg/dl 7.5% - 8.5%
Normal level (for non 70-120 mg/dl 4.3% - 6.2%
diabetics)

12. Be physical active….
Eat a healthy diet
Abcs(know and control)
a1c, blood pressure, cholesterol,
and smoking
 Take your medication

13.  Contact me (Gustavo Perez) by email at
g.perez829@yahoo.com

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