Types of Diabetes

4. _____ refers to high blood sugar levels.
7. This type of diabetes is more commonly diagnosed among children, teenagers, and young adults.
9. Which organ releases glucose ? (from presentation).
12. This hormone causes blood sugar levels to increase
18. Which organ releases insulin and glucagon ?
19. _____ refers to an increased concentration of ketones which can be poisonous to the body.
21. This hormone causes blood sugar levels to decrease.

1. Ketone concentration increases in someone with diabetes because the body is breaking down ___ _____ ____ instead of glucose as its energy source.
2. Type 1 diabetes is known for its ______ reaction that causes our cells to attack insulin secreting cells.
3. Type 2 diabetes is when our body develops a ______ to insulin, which prevents cells from being able to uptake glucose.
5. _____ refers to low blood sugar levels.
6. Being prediabetic or having gestational diabetes increases risk of contracting ____ diabetes.
8. Two hormones involved in regulating our blood sugar levels are ____ .
10. ____ refers to the condition in which glucose is in the urine.
11. Two hormones involved in regulating our blood sugar levels are ____ .
13. The liver will release more glucose into the bloodstream, even though there is already plenty, because it thinks the body is in a state of _____.
14. This type of diabetes occurs when blood sugar levels rise due to pregnancy.
15. Which cell secretes insulin? _____ ____
16. The preferred energy source for the body is ______.
17. True or false: If someone has a genetic predisposition of Type 1 diabetes, that means they were born with diabetes.
20. People over the age of 65 are at increased risk for _____ diabetes