Diabetes crossword puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. the seventh leading cause of death
  2. 5. Blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a type 2 diagnosis.
  3. 7. a simple sugar that serves as the primary energy source for the body's cells and is found widely in nature
  4. 8. not contagious
  5. 10. a network of organs and tissues—including the airways, lungs, and blood vessels—responsible for breathing, which allows the body to absorb oxygen and expel carbon dioxide
Down
  1. 1. high blood sugar
  2. 2. tiredness
  3. 4. a vital peptide hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar (glucose) levels by promoting its absorption from the blood into cells for energy
  4. 6. a 6-inch, fish-shaped gland located in the upper abdomen behind the stomach
  5. 9. a complex, chronic disease characterized by excessive body fat accumulation that poses significant risks to health