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Flashcards on Types of Diabetes
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What are the two main types of diabetes?
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
Which type of diabetes is an autoimmune condition?
Type 1 diabetes
Which type of diabetes is more common and usually develops in adults?
Type 2 diabetes
What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 is when the body doesn't produce insulin, while Type 2 is when the body doesn't use insulin effectively
What are some common symptoms of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
Increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue
Can Type 2 diabetes be prevented?
Yes, through healthy lifestyle choices like proper diet and regular exercise
Is Type 1 diabetes more common in children or adults?
Children
What role does insulin play in managing diabetes?
Insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels by allowing cells to take in glucose for energy
Which type of diabetes requires daily insulin injections?
Type 1 diabetes
What can happen if diabetes is left untreated?
Complications like heart disease, nerve damage, kidney problems
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Which type of diabetes is an autoimmune condition?
Gestational diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes
Prediabetes
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What are the two main types of diabetes?
Type 3 and Type 4 diabetes
Juvenile diabetes and Adult-onset diabetes
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
Insulin-dependent and Non-insulin-dependent diabetes
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Which type of diabetes requires daily insulin injections?
Gestational diabetes
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Prediabetes
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Can Type 2 diabetes be prevented?
Yes, through healthy lifestyle choices like proper diet and regular exercise
No, it is genetic and unavoidable
Only through medication
It depends on the individual's metabolism
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What role does insulin play in managing diabetes?
Increases blood sugar levels
Helps regulate blood sugar levels by allowing cells to take in glucose for energy
Causes insulin resistance
Affects cholesterol levels
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Is Type 1 diabetes more common in children or adults?
Children
Adults
Equally common in all age groups
Pregnant women
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What can happen if diabetes is left untreated?
Hypoglycemia
Complications like heart disease, nerve damage, kidney problems
Increase in insulin production
Cures itself
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