TEC Biology - Diabetes & Epilepsy

1. – The best way to prevent Type 2 diabetes, including exercise and diet changes.
4. – A group of people more at risk for Type 1 diabetes due to genetics.
6. – The main source of energy for the body's cells.
9. – Lack of this at birth can lead to neurological problems and epilepsy.
12. – A condition where high blood sugar affects vision.
13. – A type of seizure caused by high fever in children.
15. – A brain infection that can damage neurons and lead to epilepsy.
16. – A neurological disorder that causes abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to seizures.
17. – A test done regularly to check for diabetes.
20. – The hormone responsible for helping cells absorb glucose.
21. – Some people inherit epilepsy from their family.
22. – A device implanted to send electrical signals to the brain and reduce seizures.
28. – A special high-fat, low-carb diet that can reduce seizures in some people.
30. – Uncontrolled body movements that occur during some seizures.
31. – The body’s inability to use insulin effectively, common in Type 2 diabetes.
33. – Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) are used to control seizures.
34. – A chronic condition that affects how the body processes blood sugar.
35. – A sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain that affects normal function.
36. – A serious accident or trauma that can damage the brain and cause seizures.

2. – A severe seizure that causes jerking movements and loss of consciousness.
3. – The type of diabetes that often results from insulin resistance.
5. – A condition where the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot use it properly.
7. – A lifestyle change that helps manage diabetes by increasing physical activity.
8. – One of the main symptoms of diabetes, where a person feels excessively thirsty.
10. – A long-term complication of diabetes affecting the nerves.
11. – A state where a person is unaware and does not respond, often during seizures.
14. – A seizure that affects the entire brain at once.
18. – The type of diabetes where the immune system attacks insulin-producing cells.
19. – Factors that can cause seizures, such as stress, lack of sleep, or flashing lights.
23. – Brain cells that send electrical signals and can cause seizures when they misfire.
24. – The organ that produces insulin.
25. – A symptom where a diabetic person has wounds that take a long time to heal.
26. – A major risk factor for Type 2 diabetes, caused by excess fat.
27. – The process of the body breaking down fat and muscle for energy, leading to weight loss.
29. – A treatment option where doctors remove the part of the brain causing seizures.
32. – A type of seizure that occurs in only one part of the brain.