DIABETES

C L I N T O N VA L E R I O

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What is diabetes?
The signs and symptoms of
diabetes.
Prevention of the disease.

WHAT IS TYPE 2 DIABETES?

WHAT IS DIABETES CONTD.

Occurs normally
after the age of
30.
Overweight is the
main contributor.
Most common
form of diabetes
90 percent of
cases.

Sources: Wardlaw, Gordon M., Ph.D., Anne M. Smith, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., and Angela L. Collene, M.S.,
R.D., L.D. HLTH 1020: Foundations of Nutrition. Fourth ed. N.p.: McGraw-Hill
Education, 2015.
Print.
Diabetes. (2014, July 31). Retrieved July 29, 2016, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/diabetes/basics/causes/con-20033091

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF TYPE 2

DIABETES
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Extreme hunger
Unexplained weight loss
Blurred vision
Anyone with a body mass index (BMI)
higher than 25
Anyone older than 45 years of age that has
additional risk factors mentioned above.
Sources: Diabetes. (2014, July 31). Retrieved July 30, 2016, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/diabetes/basics/symptoms/con-20033091?reDate=30072016

Diabetes. (2014, July 31). Retrieved July 30, 2016, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/diabetes/basics/tests-diagnosis/con-20033091?reDate=30072016

PREVENTION OF TYPE 2 DIABETES

Lose weight
Increase physical activity.
People should aim for a moderate
activity level of 30 minutes a day.
Knowing and maintaining normal
blood sugar levels.
Eat healthier foods - Eat foods that
are low in fat and calories and high in
fiber.
Source: Diabetes. (2014, July 31). Retrieved July 28, 2016, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/diabetes/basics/prevention/con-20033091

REFERENCES
"Simple

Steps to Preventing Diabetes." The Nutrition Source. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public
Health, n.d. Web. 28 July 2016.

Diabetes. (2014, July 31). Retrieved July 28, 2016, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/diabetes/basics/prevention/con-20033091

Diabetes. (2014, July 31). Retrieved July 29, 2016, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/diabetes/basics/causes/con-20033091

Diabetes. (2014, July 31). Retrieved July 30, 2016, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/diabetes/basics/symptoms/con-20033091?reDate=30072016

Diabetes. (2014, July 31). Retrieved July 30, 2016, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/diabetes/basics/tests-diagnosis/con-20033091?reDate=30072016

Wardlaw, Gordon M., Ph.D., Anne M. Smith, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., and Angela L. Collene, M.S., R.D.,
L.D. HLTH 1020: Foundations of Nutrition. Fourth ed. N.p.: McGraw-Hill Education, 2015. Print.