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3a.
Diabetes is a metabolic illness characterized by high blood glucose levels, causes acute
damage to the heart, eyes, blood vessels and other parts of the body (Banday et al., 2020). This
condition occurs when the body does not create sufficient insulin or does not utilize insulin
effectively.
3b.
The principal disparity between type I & II diabetes is that, type I diabetes is a hereditary
illness that frequently displays earlier in life, while type II diabetes is predominantly lifestylelinked and progresses overtime (Arneth et al., 2019). Type I diabetes is an autoimmune illness,
meaning the immune system destroys the pancreatic cells that make insulin. Thus, individuals
with type I diabetes have an insulin shortage and need insulin doses to regulate their blood-sugar
levels. Type II diabetes is a metabolic illness and occurs when the body turn out to be insulinresistant or does not generate adequate insulin to regulate standard blood-sugar levels. This kind
of diabetes is often linked to obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and poor nutrition.
3c.
The results of my risk assessment indicate that I do not have a significant chance of
developing diabetes. Nevertheless, I can lesser my chances of acquiring type II diabetes by
keeping a healthy weight, physically active, eating a diet that is abundant in fruits, vegetables,
and whole grains, limiting the amount of sugary and processed foods I consume, and abstaining
from smoking and drinking an excessive amount of alcohol.
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3d.
I admire Jonas Brother's bravery, and I believe that his video on diabetes is a valuable
resource for teaching others about the significance of proper care and increasing awareness about
the illness. The video raises awareness of the difficulties associated with living with diabetes and
urges viewers to take responsibility for their health by adopting a healthier way of life, keeping
close tabs on their blood sugar levels, and consulting with medical experts when they need
assistance.
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References
Banday, M. Z., Sameer, A. S., & Nissar, S. (2020). Pathophysiology of diabetes: An overview.
Avicenna journal of medicine, 10(04), 174-188.
Arneth, B., Arneth, R., & Shams, M. (2019). Metabolomics of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
International journal of molecular sciences, 20(10), 2467.