Type 2 Diabetes
Biology: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 5.3.9
Type 2 Diabetes
In type 2 diabetes, sufferers can still produce insulin, but their body no longer responds to it.
Timeline
- Type 2 diabetes usually develops later in life.
- Old age and being overweight are recognised as two of the primary risk factors.
Treatment
- Because the body no longer responds to insulin, injecting insulin will not help.
- Instead, sufferers must manage their diet and exercise regularly to keep blood glucose levels steady.
Test yourself on Type 2 Diabetes
Which of the following is a recognised risk factor for type 2 diabetes?
Why is injecting insulin an ineffective treatment for type 2 diabetes?
Why must type 2 diabetics manage their diet and exercise regularly?