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Kayla Walker What is Diabetes? a condition where the body is unable to regulate the amount of glucose in the blood due to lack of insulin or the body’s inability to produce insulin. a condition where there is too much glucose in the blood. Types 1 Diabetes also known as “juvenile diabetes” or “insulin-dependent diabetes” usually develops in children or young adults an autoimmune disease where the immune system is destroying the cells of the pancreas the body does not produce enough insulin to control the amount of glucose in the blood. people with type 1 diabetes must take insulin daily Type 2 Diabetes also known as “adult-onset diabetes” or “non-insulin dependent diabetes” usually an disease of adults however is becoming more common in obese children a genetic disorder a disorder where there is high blood glucose due to insulin resistance or deficiency the body is not producing enough insulin to control the glucose in the blood Based on diet, exercise and medicine type 2 diabetics may not need to take insulin daily What is glucose? Glucose: a simple sugar that serves as the chief source of energy for the body. Hypoglycemia vs. Hyperglycemia Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar 60mg/dL or less Occurs mostly in Type 1 diabetes or in elderly Hyperglycemia: High blood sugar 240mg/dL or higher Can cause damage to eyes, kidneys, heart and nerves Blood Glucose Monitoring What is it? Blood Glucose Monitoring is a way of checking the concentration of glucose in the blood using a glucometer. What is the purpose? Provides quick response to tell if the sugar is high or low indicating a change in diet, exercise or insulin. Over time, it reveals individual of blood glucose changes. Why monitor blood glucose? Reduces risk of developing complications with diabetes. Allows diabetics to see if the insulin and other medications they are taking are working. Gives diabetics an idea as to how exercise and food affect their blood sugar. May prevent hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia When