Diabetes affects the body cells’ ability to use glucose. Because cells need glucose for cellular respiration to create cellular energy (ATP), the inability to use glucose (C6H12O6) can lead to cell death. Uncontrolled levels of glucose in the blood can cause complications in the body.
Please use use this online dictionary if you need help defining the word parts below.
1. hyper- =_________________ hypo- =______________ glycemia = ____________
2. Hypoglycemia can occur if there is too little glucose (sugar) in the blood. What is a possible treatment for hypoglycemia?
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3. Hyperglycemia can occur if there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. What is a possible treatment for hyperglycemia?
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4. Please click on this link to watch Julia Roberts in Steel Magnolias: “Too Much Insulin.”
5. Is Julia Roberts suffering from hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia? How do you know?
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The list below includes some common complications that are associated with diabetes. Can you explain why these complications might exist in someone with diabetes?
Diabetes Complication | Word Parts |
Cardiovascular Disease | cardio = _______________________ vascular = ______________________ |
Gastroparesis | gastro = ________________________ -paresis = _______________________ |
Neuropathy | neuro = _________________________ -pathy = _________________________ |
Renal Disease/ Nephropathy | renal = _________________________ nephro = _______________________ -pathy = _________________________ |
Retinopathy | retino = _________________________ -pathy = _________________________ |
Hypertension | hyper = _________________________ tension = _________________________ |
Do you know someone who has diabetes? If yes, what does that person do to help manage his/her diabetes? If you do not know anyone with diabetes, describe something about diabetes. Please use complete sentences.
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Please compare the vocabulary bubble maps you created at the beginning of the lesson with your completed vocabulary table definitions and extra practice. In the space below, please reflect on what you have learned so far in this lesson and how you have learned it.
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