Diabetes Presentation

Diabetes. Content. Words you may not know. What is diabetes? Types of diabetes. General symptoms of diabetes. Causes of diabetes. Diabetes risk factors. Treatment of diabetes. Diabetes by the numbers. Prevention. Questions for audience. Thank you for your attention.

Doctors treat diabetes with a few different medication.

Type 2 diabetes stems from a combination of genetics and lifestyle factors. Being overweight or obese increases your risk too. .

Insulin is the main treatment for type 1 diabetes. It replaces the hormone your body isn’t able to produce.

If lifestyle changes aren’t enough to lower your blood sugar, you’ll need to take medication.

Percentage of diabetes patients who have type 2.

Get at least 150 minutes per week of aerobic exercise, such as walking or cycling.

Cut saturated and trans fats, along with refined carbohydrates, out of your diet.