Pdhpe Task 2
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Timothy Riddell
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ASSESMENT TASK 2
HSC COURSE 2011
‘Health Priorities in Australia’
Diabetes and Socioeconomically Disadvantaged people
1. Select ONE health condition from diabetes, respiratory disease, injury or mental health problems and illnesses.
-NATURE-
Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) has three forms. ‘Type 1’ (inherited or, insulin dependent), ‘Type 2’ (caused from poor diet, non-insulin dependent) and ‘Gestational’ (caused from hormonal in-balance during pregnancy).
When people with diabetes eat glucose, which is in foods such as breads, cereals and sweets etc., it can’t be converted into energy. Instead of being turned into energy the glucose stays in the blood. This is why blood glucose levels are higher in people with diabetes. Your blood glucose level (BGL) is called glycaemia.
Diabetes is a major health concern because of significant complications that include increased risk of heart disease and stroke, blindness, and erectile dysfunction in men.
TYPE 1 DIABETES
The cause of Type 1 diabetes is still not understood, but scientists do know it has a strong family link and cannot be prevented. Scientists also know it is not related to lifestyle, although maintaining a healthy lifestyle is imperative in helping manage this form of diabetes.
Some symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes include:
• Being excessively thirsty
• Passing more urine
• Feeling Dizzy
• Leg Cramps
While there is no cure for Type 1 diabetes, the disease can be successfully managed through sustaining a healthy lifestyle, regular blood glucose testing and insulin.
TYPE 2 DIABETES
-NATURE-
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, affecting 85-90% of all diabetes sufferers. It results from the inadequate production of insulin to support your body’s needs. Type 2 diabetes is often diagnosed by routine blood tests and there is...
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ASSESMENT TASK 2
HSC COURSE 2011
‘Health Priorities in Australia’
Diabetes and Socioeconomically Disadvantaged people
1. Select ONE health condition from diabetes, respiratory disease, injury or mental health problems and illnesses.
-NATURE-
Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) has three forms. ‘Type 1’ (inherited or, insulin dependent), ‘Type 2’ (caused from poor diet, non-insulin dependent) and ‘Gestational’ (caused from hormonal in-balance during pregnancy).
When people with diabetes eat glucose, which is in foods such as breads, cereals and sweets etc., it can’t be converted into energy. Instead of being turned into energy the glucose stays in the blood. This is why blood glucose levels are higher in people with diabetes. Your blood glucose level (BGL) is called glycaemia.
Diabetes is a major health concern because of significant complications that include increased risk of heart disease and stroke, blindness, and erectile dysfunction in men.
TYPE 1 DIABETES
The cause of Type 1 diabetes is still not understood, but scientists do know it has a strong family link and cannot be prevented. Scientists also know it is not related to lifestyle, although maintaining a healthy lifestyle is imperative in helping manage this form of diabetes.
Some symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes include:
• Being excessively thirsty
• Passing more urine
• Feeling Dizzy
• Leg Cramps
While there is no cure for Type 1 diabetes, the disease can be successfully managed through sustaining a healthy lifestyle, regular blood glucose testing and insulin.
TYPE 2 DIABETES
-NATURE-
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, affecting 85-90% of all diabetes sufferers. It results from the inadequate production of insulin to support your body’s needs. Type 2 diabetes is often diagnosed by routine blood tests and there is...