Question

1. Risk Factors: (1 point)

(0 pts) refers to being in good shape or physical condition
(0 pts) The process and functions of the body
(0 pts) Social needs, social behaviors, and social problems
(1 pt) traits that increase the possibility of developing an illness or disease
1 /1 point
2. Diabetes (1 point)
(1 pt) a disease in which the body produces and/or uses insulin in an ineffective manner, causing a high level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
(0 pts) a disease in which the body does not produce and/or use glucose in an effective manner, causing a high level,

Answer 1

Diabetes is a disease where there is too much sugar in the blood. Type 1 Diabetes is where the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. Risk factors, which are anything that increases your chance of getting a disease, for Type 1 are mostly unknown, but it is usually diagnosed as a child. Type 2 Diabetes is where the body has a difficult time processing glucose .Risk factors for Type 2 are being over 45, overweight, having a parent or sibling with Type 2 Diabetes, being inactive and being African American, Hispanic/Latino American, or American Indian.