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- 3. This type of diabetes occurs when blood sugar levels rise due to pregnancy.
- 5. Type 2 diabetes is when our body develops a ______ to insulin, which prevents cells from being able to uptake glucose.
- 7. _____ refers to high blood sugar levels.
- 9. ____ refers to the condition in which glucose is in the urine.
- 10. This type of diabetes is more commonly diagnosed among children, teenagers, and young adults.
- 11. _____ refers to low blood sugar levels.
- 13. Type 1 diabetes is known for its ______ reaction that causes our cells to attack insulin secreting cells.
- 18. Two hormones involved in regulating our blood sugar levels are ____ .
- 20. Which cell secretes insulin? _____ ____
- 21. True or false: If someone has a genetic predisposition of Type 1 diabetes, that means they were born with diabetes.
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- 1. Ketone concentration increases in someone with diabetes because the body is breaking down ___ _____ ____ instead of glucose as its energy source.
- 2. People over the age of 65 are at increased risk for _____ diabetes
- 4. _____ refers to an increased concentration of ketones which can be poisonous to the body.
- 6. Two hormones involved in regulating our blood sugar levels are ____ .
- 8. Which organ releases glucose ? (from presentation).
- 12. Which organ releases insulin and glucagon ?
- 14. Being prediabetic or having gestational diabetes increases risk of contracting ____ diabetes.
- 15. 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 _____.
- 16. The preferred energy source for the body is ______.
- 17. This hormone causes blood sugar levels to decrease.
- 19. This hormone causes blood sugar levels to increase