Diabetes

Brianna Brady
PED 265-04

Development of
Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes:
This type of diabetes is most
commonly diagnosed in younger or
teen children. The bodys immune
system attacks and destroys beta
cells located in the pancreas.
Resulting in the body to no longer

produce insulin. A viral infection

can result in type 1, by the T-cells
turning against the beta cells.

Type 2 Diabetes:
Type 2 is very common in older
adults, 40 and older. However, now
days it is becoming more relevant
in younger children and teens as
well. The development of type 2 is
shown due to obesity, physical
inactivity, and prenatal exposure to
diabetes in mother.

Major Symptoms:
Type 1


Increased Thirst
Frequent Urination
Extreme Hunger
Unintended weight loss
Irritability and other mood
conditions
Fatigue and weakness
Blurred Vision

Major Symptoms:
Type 2

Excessive Thirst
Frequent or increase urination
Excessive Hunger
Fatigue
Blurry Vision
Frequent infections
Foot pain and numbness

Treatments/Medicine:

Type 1

Treatments include:

Taking Insulin (pump or injections)

Frequent blood sugar monitoring
Eating Healthy foods
Exercising regularly and
maintaining healthy weight.
Medications prescribed:

Pramlintide (symlin) (increase in

blood sugar)

Treatments/Medicine:
Type 2

Management:
Healthy Eating
Regular Exercise
Diabetes medication
Insulin Therapy
Blood Sugar Monitoring
Possible Treatments:
Metformin (lowers glucose)
Sulfonylureas (helps secrete more
Tips
for Teachers with
insulin

Diabetic Students

1.

Always be prepared:

This could include having a quick portable

snack at all times especially during
different drills, trips, or presentations.

2.

Do not Sympathize-

Empathize:

Children do not want/need sympathy. They

need understanding, acceptance, and
support. Learning about diabetes and how
it affections them helps not to label your
students, or draw unnecessary attention
to them.

3.

Knowledge is Power:

Learn as much about diabetes that you

can. Consider training to help you perform
tasks such as blood glucose monitoring
and insulin administrations. This can help

you seek warning signs as soon as

possible.

Interesting Facts
Diabetes costs $174 billion annually,
including
$116 in direct
medical
expenses.
Prevention is
as easy as 30
minutes of
moderate
physical
activity and
reduces the risk of type 2.
Animals can actually suffer from diabetes.
Prior to 1921, when Insulin was discovered
type 1 diabetes was considered a death
sentence.
In 2006 65,700 lower-limp amputations
were performed as a result of diabetes.