Causes of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

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  1. 2. An organ that stores and releases glucose but may contribute to insulin resistance.
  2. 4. How body cells react to insulin in Type 2 diabetes, making blood sugar harder to control.
  3. 6. These insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are destroyed in Type 1 diabetes.
  4. 8. A hormone that raises blood sugar when levels drop too low.
  5. 10. A factor that can increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, including diet and activity levels.
  6. 12. A disease type where the body’s own immune system attacks healthy cells, as seen in Type 1 diabetes.
  7. 14. A major risk factor for Type 2 diabetes, often linked to poor diet and inactivity.
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  1. 1. A hormone that lowers blood sugar by allowing cells to absorb glucose.
  2. 3. Describes the amount of insulin produced in Type 1 diabetes.
  3. 5. The organ responsible for producing insulin.
  4. 7. A form of diabetes caused by the immune system attacking insulin-producing cells.
  5. 9. Inherited factors that can increase the risk of developing diabetes.
  6. 11. A type of sugar that builds up in the blood when diabetes is uncontrolled.
  7. 13. A form of diabetes often linked to lifestyle factors and insulin resistance.