1. Chiamaka Agbasionwe
University at Buffalo
Intern

2.  Glucose is a carbohydrate and the most
important simple sugar in human metabolism
 Two sources of glucose: food & liver
 Used as a source of energy for cells
 Brains main source of fuel
 Pancreas (B cells) secrete insulin
 Insulin takes glucose from the blood stream
into the cells.

3.  Fluctuations of blood glucose levels
 Might not be indicative of diabetes

4.  Cells become resistant to the action
of insulin
 Pancreas is unable to make enough
insulin to overcome this resistance

5.  Combination of genetic
susceptibility and environmental
factors
 Auto immune disorder

6.  Type II
 Weight
 Inactivity
 Age
 Race
 Gestational diabetes
 Polycystic ovary syndrome

7.  Type 1
 Genetics
 Environment
 Presence of damaging immune
system cells
 Race
 Geography

8.  Frequent urination
 Thirst
 Extreme hunger
 Unusual weight loss
 Fatigue

9.  All the symptoms of Type II are
applicable
 Frequent infections
 Blurred vision
 Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
 Tingling/numbness on feet/hands

10.  Cardiovascular disease
 Neuropathy
 Nephropathy
 Eye damage
 Foot damage
 Just to name a few

11.  Put shoes by the door
 Body scan after shower
 Prepare emergency snacks
 Put a tag on gym bag
 Make insulin work for your life style
 Power up your diet – ADA super foods
 Drink some water
 See your doctor regularly