Do you know anyone with Diabetes? Anyone could have diabetes A friend Grandma Grandpa Aunts & Uncles...
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Do you know anyone with Diabetes?
• Anyone could have diabetes
• A friend • Grandma• Grandpa• Aunts & Uncles• Cousins• Brothers and sisters• Mum• Dad
• Diabetes is a condition where people have too much sugar in their blood.
• Sugar is your body’s main source of energy.
• Sugar comes from the foods we eat.
• Diabetes is a condition where the body is unable to use sugar for energy.
What is Diabetes?
When do we need energy?
• We need energy to carry out everything we do.
• Thinking • Playing sport• Sleeping• Keeping warm• Walking to school• Playing with friends• Getting ready for bed
Why do people develop Type 1 Diabetes?
• The body attacks the cells that produce insulin in the pancreas.
• The body stops producing insulin.
• As there is no insulin the sugar levels in the body rise.
How do you know if someone has Type 1 Diabetes?
• Feeling thirsty all the time.
• Going for a wee frequently.
• Losing lots of weight.• Tired.• Feeling unwell.
Who is affected by Type 1 Diabetes?
• Children and people under the age of 40
• Friends • Aunts & Uncles• Cousins• Brothers and sisters• Mum• Dad
What causes Type 2 Diabetes?
• Type 2 diabetes is much more common than Type 1 Diabetes.
• The body still produces some insulin but it can no longer use it correctly.
• As the insulin is not used correctly, the sugar levels in the body to rise.
Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
• Controlled carbohydrate diet and exercise• Tablets and / or insulin injections
How do you know if someone has Type 2 Diabetes?
•Some people have no symptoms.
•Feeling thirsty all the time.
•Going for a wee frequently.
•Tired.
•Feeling unwell.
Who Is affected by Type 2 Diabetes?
• Older people [over 40 years old]
• Being over weight or obese
• Rare in children and young people.
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What happens if people with both Types of Diabetes do not have enough
sugar in their body?• Tired and sleepy• Bad tempered or
even aggressive• Unable to concentrate• Confused • Shaky• Hungry • Pale• Sweaty
This is called hypoglycaemia or
‘a hypo’
When could a hypo happen?
• Too much exercise without eating enough sugary food.
• Just before a meal.• Excitement and
stress.• Cold or hot weather.
What do people need when they are hypo?
• They need sugar in their body quickly.
• Sugar is in many of the foods we eat.
• Sugary drinks• Sweets• Biscuits• Cereal bars
More about children with Type 1 Diabetes
• Children with Type1 diabetes can live an active and healthy life.
• You can not tell by looking at someone that they have diabetes.
• It is important that you know about diabetes so that you can understand, support and think positively about the condition.