A diabetes patient injects insulin before meals. State whether the patient has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and explain why?

The patient has Type 1 Diabetes. In Type 1 diabetes the pancreas stops producing enough insulin to control the blood glucose levels, therefore injecting insulin helps to control this. In Type 2 diabetes the pancreas still produces enough insulin but the body's cells do not respond to it. Injecting insulin would therefore not help to control blood glucose levels in Type 2 diabetes.

JL
Answered by Jade L. Biology tutor

1967 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How does Insulin work within the body?


How may cells be specialised to their function?


How do bacteria have a role in the nitrogen cycle?


What is the difference between communicable and non-communicable diseases?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences