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Front
What characterizes diabetes?
Back
Diabetes develops when blood glucose is too high.
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1 Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Free Online FlashCards
Study 1 Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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02
Front
What causes type 1 diabetes?
Back
The immune system destroys insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells.
03
Front
What is a central feature of type 2 diabetes?
Back
Body tissues become resistant to insulin.
04
Front
How can insulin production change over time in type 2 diabetes?
Back
Over time, the pancreas may be unable to make enough insulin to compensate for insulin resistance.
05
Front
Which symptoms can occur in either type of diabetes?
Back
Both types can cause increased thirst and urination, increased hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision.
06
Front
How does type 1 diabetes often begin symptomatically?
Back
Type 1 diabetes symptoms often appear quickly.
07
Front
Is unexplained weight loss universal in diabetes?
Back
Unexplained weight loss can occur, particularly in type 1 diabetes, but it does not happen to everyone.
08
Front
At what ages can type 1 diabetes begin?
Back
Type 1 diabetes can begin at any age.
09
Front
Does age alone identify the type of diabetes?
Back
No. Either type can occur at any age, so age alone does not establish the type.
10
Front
What happens to insulin production in type 1 diabetes?
Back
It leads to little or no insulin production.
11
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How may type 2 diabetes develop symptomatically?
Back
Type 2 diabetes may develop gradually.
12
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Can type 2 diabetes occur without noticeable symptoms?
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Some people with type 2 diabetes have no noticeable symptoms.
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