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 Condition that makes it hard for the body to control the level of glucose in the blood.
 Damage to the pancreas caused by one’s own antibodies
Hardening of the arteries caused by a build-up of fatty materials
“Good” cholesterol
 90% to 95% of the cases of diabetes in America
The elevation of glucose levels in the blood
Hormone that helps the body control the level of glucose in the blood
 The main cause of Type 2 Diabetes
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1. The main cause of Type 2 Diabetes: Obesity

2. Condition that makes it hard for the body to control the level of glucose in the blood: Insulin resistance
3. Damage to the pancreas caused by one’s own antibodies: Type 1 Diabetes
4. Hardening of the arteries caused by a build-up of fatty materials: Atherosclerosis
5. “Good” cholesterol: HDL cholesterol
6. 90% to 95% of the cases of diabetes in America: Type 2 Diabetes
7. The elevation of glucose levels in the blood: Hyperglycemia
8. Hormone that helps the body control the level of glucose in the blood: Insulin

Insulin type 1 type 2 hyperglycemia atherosclerosis HDL diabetes

1. Condition that makes it hard for the body to control the level of glucose in the blood: Insulin

2. Damage to the pancreas caused by one’s own antibodies: Type 1 Diabetes
3. Hardening of the arteries caused by a build-up of fatty materials: Atherosclerosis
4. “Good” cholesterol: HDL cholesterol
5. 90% to 95% of the cases of diabetes in America: Type 2 Diabetes
6. The elevation of glucose levels in the blood: Hyperglycemia
7. Hormone that helps the body control the level of glucose in the blood: Insulin
8. The main cause of Type 2 Diabetes: Obesity