Lesson 5 · Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus

Health and Physical EducationSubject
8 minEstimated read
1What is diabetes mellitus?
2What part does insulin play in controlling blood sugar?
3Why does a person with diabetes feel weak and hungry even though their blood is full of sugar?
4Write the personal, environmental, and social and economic causes of diabetes.
5Write any six symptoms of diabetes.
6What measures should be taken to prevent diabetes?
7Diabetes mainly affects people over 40. Why is it now appearing in younger people too?
8Why is diabetes called a lifestyle-related disease? Which habits in your own daily life could you change to protect yourself?