Across
- 3. the seventh leading cause of death
- 5. Blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a type 2 diagnosis.
- 7. a simple sugar that serves as the primary energy source for the body's cells and is found widely in nature
- 8. not contagious
- 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. high blood sugar
- 2. tiredness
- 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
- 6. a 6-inch, fish-shaped gland located in the upper abdomen behind the stomach
- 9. a complex, chronic disease characterized by excessive body fat accumulation that poses significant risks to health