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Q.1) What does Diabetes
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Ans : Inability of the body to use glucose for energy due to inadequate amounts of or loss of sensitivity of the tissues to the hormone insulin
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Q.2) How does Diabetes progress? |
Ans : Either the pancreas produce insufficient amounts of insulin or
body cells become resistant to the hormone's effects. The cells
use other sources of energy, which leads to a buildup of toxic
by-products in the body. Unused glucose also accumulates in the blood and
urine.
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Q.3) What are the types of Diabetes
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Ans. The types of diabetes are
A) Type I (IDDM)- occurs when the pancreas produces far too little insulin or produces none at all.
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B) Type II Diabetes (NIDDM)- cells in the body become resistant to its effects
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C) Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy and
usually disappears after childbirth.
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