Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot control its blood glucose concentration.
There are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2.
The Table compares type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Table
| Feature | Type 1 diabetes | Type 2 diabetes |
|---|---|---|
| Cause | the pancreas does not make insulin | |
| Age it usually starts | in childhood | in adulthood |
| Main treatment | a controlled diet and more exercise |
Use phrases from the list to complete the Table.
body cells do not respond to insulin insulin injections insulin tablets the pancreas makes too much insulin
Give one risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Give one way in which type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are similar.
Explain why eating less sugar helps a person with type 2 diabetes.
72 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Biology 3.3 Maintaining internal environments, covering 3.3.1 Importance of a constant internal environment, 3.3.2 The skin and body temperature, 3.3.3 Insulin and blood sugar, 3.3.4 Glucagon and blood sugar, 3.3.5 Type 1 and type 2 diabetes, 3.3.6 Osmotic changes in body fluids, 3.3.7 Kidneys and water balance, 3.3.8 Structure of the kidney and tubule, 3.3.9 ADH and kidney tubule permeability, and 3.3.10 Responses to temperature and osmotic challenges. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.