Type 1 Diabetes
No insulin to unlock cell doors, cells cannot get their energy
Glucose can not get into cells
Risk factors-having a parent/sibling with Type 1
Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin cannot unlock body's cells. The locks do not work.
Glucose gets locked out
Risk Factors-Over age 45, family history of Type 2, being overweight, not exercising regularly, having high triglycerides, and having gestational diabetes during pregnancy
Effects the way the body uses glucose
Glucose builds up in blood/ main source of body's energy
Cells do not get energy they need
Risk factor-race/ethnic group
Type 1 versus Type 2 Diabetes
(author: Miranda McKay)
