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 bodys
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 doesnt make enough insulin or the cells of the body
become resistant to insulin.
5. Hypoglycemia, also calledlow blood glucose or lowblood
sugar, occurs whenblood glucose drops belownormal levels.
6. If you sugar is 70 or lower you should treat it with. a
glass of juice glass of soft drink 2 or more glucose tablets if
necessary
7. Hyperglycemia, or highblood sugar is a condition inwhich an
excessive amountof glucose circulates in theblood plasma.
8. 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
9. Age (years) levels for someone with diabetes (mg/dl) A1c
level19 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)
10. Be physical active.Eat a healthy dietAbcs(know and control)
a1c, blood pressure, cholesterol, and smoking Take your
medication
12. Congratulations you guys have learned about diabetes and
spread the word!!!! Please take donations this year and get a shoe
to put on a bulletin board in the hallway thank you guys!!!!
