Type 2 diabetes

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/type-2-diabetes

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary pathophysiology?Insulin resistance coupled with progressive beta-cell dysfunction
2. What is the historical context?Recognized in ancient civilizations; insulin's role identified in the 1920s
3. Why does type 2 diabetes make you feel thirsty and tired?High blood sugar pulls water out of the body and the body struggles to get enough energy, which can make you feel thirsty and tired.
4. How can we help prevent type 2 diabetes?Keeping a healthy weight, moving around regularly, and eating balanced foods can help prevent type 2 diabetes.

Hyperinsulinemia: A condition characterized by abnormally high levels of insulin circulating in the blood.
Beta-cell Dysfunction: Impaired ability of the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas to secrete adequate insulin.
Glycemic Control: The process of maintaining blood glucose levels within a target range to prevent complications.
Visceral Adiposity: Excess fat stored around the abdominal organs, strongly linked to metabolic disease.