This document discusses diabetes, including the main types of diabetes, symptoms, causes, how glucose is transported and used in the body, the role of insulin, importance of glucose, and treatment and prevention of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the body not producing insulin and usually develops in childhood. Type 2 diabetes involves the body not producing enough insulin or cells resisting insulin's effects, and is often associated with obesity and older age. Symptoms include frequent urination, excessive thirst, hunger, weight loss and fatigue. Treatment focuses on managing blood sugar levels through insulin, diet, exercise and weight control depending on the type of diabetes.

1. By: DesiRhea Odom Emerald Morris & Kwaku Ofori-Marfoh Diabetes

2. Main Types of Diabetes Type 1 - diagnosed to children and young adults (previously known as juvenile diabetes) - does not produce insulin Type 2 - produce little to no insulin - said to be controlled with a good diet and exercise. - over the age 40

3. Symptoms of Diabetes Frequent urination Excessive thirst Extreme hunger Unusual weight loss Increased fatigue Irritability Blurry vision

4. Causes Drugs, Obesity Diet Virus infections Age Emotional Stress -Just to name a few-

5. Glucose to the cell Glucose is absorbed by the cell and is taken to the mitochondria and the is turned into ATP (Adenosine Tri-phosphate) for cell use.

6. Normal person vs. Diabetic person Normal- Can produce enough insulin, can take in a lot of foods with sugar. Diabetic- Can’t produce enough insulin so they need an insulin shot. They need special sweeteners.

7. Transportation of Glucose Glucose ( is transported to cells throughout the body by blood.)

8. Role of Insulin Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to lower the level of sugar in the blood.

9. Importance of Glucose Glucose is needed for the body to be able to use energy. It comes from the carbohydrates in the foods we eat and is then converted in to ATP (Adenosine Tri-phosphate) by the mitochondrion in the cell.

10. Treatment of Diabetes The major goal in treating diabetes is to minimize any elevation of blood sugar (glucose) without causing abnormally low levels of blood sugar. Type 1 is treated with insulin, exercise, and a diabetic diet . Type 2 Is treated with weight reduction, a diabetic diet, and exercise.

11. Prevention of diabetes Managing your insulin (controlling sugar sources) Eating small portions instead of "filling up" at meals Keeping your body fat percentage down (obesity is a high risk factor)

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