Bea Dianne C.

Delos Santos
BioPsych/Physio (MWF, 6:15-7:15 PM)
3rd Year, BS Psychology

Topic 9 (Internal Regulation) Assignment

1. What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that occurs when the body is unable
to properly regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels. Insulin is a hormone produced by
the pancreas in order to help regulate the amount of glucose in the bloodstream. The
body uses glucose as its main energy source for cells in our body, if the body does
not produce enough insulin, it will lead to high blood sugar levels.

2. What are the causes of diabetes?

The causes of diabetes vary by types, but most common are genetic factors
(either heredity or gene responses) and lifestyle factors. To specify, people with type
1 diabetes, genetic factors (where people are prone by certain genes to autoimmune
responses that result in the pancreatic cells that produce insulin being destroyed),
and autoimmune response, where the immune system mistakenly attacks and
destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. For type 2 diabetes, on the
other hand are insulin resistance, genetic factors (a hereditary component) and
lifestyle.

3. What are the experiences (mechanisms of the body of people who have diabetes?

In individuals with type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly attacks

and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. As a result, little to no
insulin is produced. And people with type 2 diabetes, the cells become resistant to
the effects of insulin wherein blood sugar levels rise as a result of the pancreas'
inability to meet demand over time.

4. What are the intervention of the said disease.

The intervention of diabetes are mainly involves of lifestyle changes,

medication, and regular monitoring to help control blood sugar levels and prevent
further complications. Lifestyle changes including healthy eating and regular physical
activity, also regular blood sugar monitoring and medications. Most importantly,
individuals with diabetes should collaborate closely with their doctors to create an
appropriate management strategy for them to cope and prevent complications of the
said disease.