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Hormone that helps the body control the level of glucose in the blood

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

The main cause of Type 2 Diabetes

Hardening of the arteries caused by a build-up of fatty materials

The elevation of glucose levels in the blood

“Good” cholesterol

Damage to the pancreas caused by one’s own antibodies

90% to 95% of the cases of diabetes in America

Choices
obesity
Type 2
Atherosclerosis
Insulin
HDL
Hyperglycemia
Diabetes
Type 1

Hormone that helps the body control the level of glucose in the blood - Insulin

Condition that makes it hard for the body to control the level of glucose in the blood - Diabetes

The main cause of Type 2 Diabetes - Obesity

Hardening of the arteries caused by a build-up of fatty materials - Atherosclerosis

The elevation of glucose levels in the blood - Hyperglycemia

“Good” cholesterol - HDL

Damage to the pancreas caused by one’s own antibodies - Type 1

90% to 95% of the cases of diabetes in America - Type 2