Diabetes

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What is the function of insulin?

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Insulin helps glucose enter the cells of the body.

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What type of diabetes is characterized by no insulin production?

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Type 1 diabetes.

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What hormone does the pancreas secrete when you haven't eaten all day?

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Glucagon.

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How do type 1 and type 2 diabetes differ?

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Type 1 diabetes usually develops in childhood or at a young age, while Type 2 diabetes causes difficulty in the body's use of insulin.

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What lifestyle changes can help prevent type 2 diabetes?

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Exercising and eating healthy food.

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What is diabetes?

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Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body cannot effectively regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels.

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What are the two main types of diabetes?

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Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.

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What is the role of glucagon in the body?

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Glucagon raises blood glucose levels by promoting the conversion of stored glycogen in the liver to glucose.

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What are common symptoms of diabetes?

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Increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme fatigue, and blurred vision.

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What is insulin resistance?

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Insulin resistance is a condition where the body's cells do not respond effectively to insulin, leading to higher blood sugar levels.

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