Understanding Diabetes and Its Treatment

The video explains the importance of maintaining correct blood glucose levels, regulated by the pancreas through insulin. It covers the causes and treatments of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, highlighting the differences between them. Type 1 diabetes is due to insufficient insulin production, often treated with insulin injections. Type 2 diabetes involves cells not responding to insulin, managed through lifestyle changes. The video concludes with a graph analysis of blood glucose levels in individuals with and without diabetes.

What is the primary role of insulin in the body?

• To maintain blood pressure

• To regulate body temperature

• To decrease blood glucose levels

• To increase blood glucose levels

What is the main cause of Type 1 diabetes?

• Excessive sugar intake

• Old age

• Lack of insulin production by the pancreas

• Obesity

Why are insulin injections necessary for Type 1 diabetes patients?

• Tablets are too expensive

• Injections are less painful

• Injections are more convenient

• Insulin cannot be absorbed in tablet form

Which lifestyle change is NOT typically recommended for managing Type 1 diabetes?

• Daily insulin injections

• Limiting simple carbohydrates

• Skipping meals

• Regular exercise

What is a common risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes?

• Autoimmune response

• Genetic mutation

• Viral infection

• Old age

How is Type 2 diabetes initially managed?

• Surgery

• Carbohydrate-controlled diet and exercise

• Antibiotics

• Daily insulin injections

What is a key difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

• Type 1 is caused by obesity

• Type 2 is treated with insulin injections from the start

• Type 2 involves insulin resistance

• Type 1 is more common in older adults

Which group is most commonly affected by Type 1 diabetes?

• Older adults

• Middle-aged adults

• Newborns

• Children and teenagers

What does a graph of blood glucose levels typically show for a person with Type 1 diabetes?

• Stable levels within the safe range

• Fluctuations with high peaks

• Consistently low levels

• No change throughout the day

How do blood glucose levels in a person with Type 2 diabetes typically compare to those without diabetes?

• They are unaffected by diet

• They have peaks and troughs outside safe levels

• They fluctuate but stay within safe levels

• They remain consistently lower