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By the end of the lesson you will be able to ….. • Describe the causes, symptoms and treatments of diabetes. • Suggest reasons why diabetes is continuing to increase in the Scottish population. Diabetes • Diabetes is a condition where sufferers are unable to control their blood glucose level • Diabetes is an example of a failed “internal communication” pathway between different cells in the body Use textbook page 91 and your prior knowledge from S3 to answer the your learning outcomes for today… • Describe the causes, symptoms and treatments of diabetes. • Suggest reasons why diabetes is continuing to increase in the Scottish population. Describe the causes, symptoms and treatments of diabetes. Causes: genetics, environmental and autoimmune Type 1 – factors Type 2 – unhealthy diet leading to obesity, physical inactivity and genetics. Symptoms Urine rich in glucose, produces excessive volumes of urine and is persistently thirsty. Treatments Type 1 – Daily insulin injections and a careful diet Exercise, weight loss, diet control and Type 2 additional insulin in some cases. Suggest reasons why diabetes is continuing to increase in the Scottish population. – Increasing obesity rates in Scotland are causing this. – High fat diets – Drinking excessive levels of alcohol regularly – Lack of exercise Amazing video all about Diabetes! • http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips /the-effect-of-high-sugar-intake-onblood-sugar-levels/5371.html