Author Question: A group of factors that identify an increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease is ... (Read 59 times)

sarasara · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

A group of factors that identify an increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease is called cardiometabolic risk (CMR).

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Compare the functioning of the pancreas in a healthy individual, an individual with Type 1 diabetes, and an individual with type 2 diabetes.

What will be an ideal response?

abro1885 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: In a healthy individual, when glucose enters the bloodstream, cells in the pancreas produce and release insulin. Insulin signals the body cells to remove glucose and utilize it for energy. This process regulates blood glucose levels. In an individual with type 1 diabetes, the cells that produce insulin have been destroyed, so glucose collects in the bloodstream. This results in nerve and blood vessel damage. In an individual with type 2 diabetes, the cells produce insulin, but it's ineffective. Glucose is unable to enter the body effectively, so it accumulates in the bloodstream. This results in nerve and blood vessel damage.