NAME:KAYSHALEE BLACKBURN

TEACHER: MRS CHAMBERS –SMITH

GRADE:10SCI
DATE:FEBRUARY 16,2021
Type (II) diabetes is a condition in which cells
cannot use blood sugar (glucose) efficiently
for energy. This happens when the cells
become insensitive to insulin and the
blood sugar gradually gets too high.
 Type (II) can be caused by:
 Being overweight
 Eating a lot of foods or drinks with sugar and
simple carbohydrates
 Artificial sweeteners (sugar free sodas, sugar
free foods) intake
 Lack of activity (sedentary behavior)
 Lack of exercise
 Stress and stress hormones
 Genetics
 The signs and symptoms of this type
of diabetes are sometimes subtle. The major
symptom is often being overweight. Other
symptoms and signs include:
 Excess thirst
 Urinating a lot
 Gaining or losing weight unintentionally
 Dark skin under armpits, chin, or groin
 Fatigue
 Unusual odor to urine
 Blurry vision
 Wounds that won't heal
 Treatment for this type of diabetes can
include:
 Diabetic eating plan
 Exercise
 Weight loss
 Oral drugs
 Injectable drugs
 Treating other problems like stress or sleep
apnea
 Dietary supplements
 What foods can I eat if I have diabetes?
 The key to eating with diabetes is to eat a variety
of healthy foods from all food group
 The food groups are:
 vegetables
◦ nonstarchy: includes broccoli, carrots, greens, peppers,
and tomatoes
◦ starchy: includes potatoes, corn, and green peas
 fruits—includes oranges, melon, berries, apples,
bananas, and grapes
◦ grains—at least half of your grains for the day should
be whole grains
 protein
◦ lean meat
◦ chicken or turkey without the skin
◦ fish
◦ eggs
◦ nuts and peanuts
◦ dried beans and certain peas, such as chickpeas and
split peas
◦ meat substitutes, such as tofu
 dairy—nonfat or low fat
◦ milk or lactose-free milk if you have lactose intolerance
◦ yogurt
 Foods and drinks to limit or avoid include:
 fried foods and other foods high in saturated
fat and trans fat
 foods high in salt, also called sodium
 sweets, such as baked goods, candy, and ice
cream
 beverages with added sugars, such as juice,
regular soda, and regular sports or energy
drinks

 END!!!