Chapter 1
What is Diabetes?
What is Diabetes?
Two Main Types of Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an Autoimmune disorder where the body is not able to make enough insulin in the
The part of the body that makes insulin
The part of the body that makes insulin
Type 2 diabetes is a Metabolic disorder with weight gain where the body is not able to use
correctly
A hormone that lowers blood glucose levels
A hormone that lowers blood glucose levels
Type 1 Diabetes vs. Type 2 Diabetes
Click on the types to see the difference
Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes
vs. Type 2 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes is treated with insulin which is usually given through a needle
Type 2 Diabetes is sometimes treated with insulin, but usually people can take pills and focus on losing weight
What is insulin and why is it so important?
Insulin is needed to move from the blood into cells in the body
Insulin is made in the which is near the liver
Why doesn’t the body make enough insulin? (Part 1)
Why doesn’t the body make enough insulin? (Part 2)
Damaged Pancreas
