Informative Speech On Type 1 Diabetes

There are two kinds of diabetes. Type 1 and type 2. Type 1, you are born with, and type 2 you usually get as an adult. Insulin is a hormone that lowers the level of glucose in the blood. It does this by helping glucose enter the body’s cells. In people with type 1 diabetes, the pancreas no longer produces insulin, in type 2 diabetes, the pancreas produces insulin, but their body’s don’t respond well do it. Some diabetics have an insulin pump. An insulin pump is a small device that is worn externally, and you can clip it to your belt, put it into your pocket, or hide it under your clothes. An insulin pump delivers precise doses of insulin to match your body’s needs.

What is Glucose? Glucose is a sugar that is an important energy source in your body, you find glucose in your blood. The cells and organs in our bodies need glucose to function. Carbohydrates such as fruit, bread, pasta and cereals are common sources of glucose. When these foods reach your stomach, they are broken down into sugar (glucose), and then absorbed into the bloodstream.
million Americans (9.3% of the population) have diabetes. 1.7 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year, and about 208,000 people younger than 20 years old have diabetes, type 1 and type