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Hey there, future biologists! 🌱 Ready to dive deep into the fascinating (but kinda scary) world of diabetes? Don&#39;t worry; I&#39;ve got your back with some notes that are cooler than liquid nitrogen. Let&#39;s go!

Diabetes: A condition where you have super high levels of sugar (glucose) in your blood for too long.

<ul>
	<li>🚽 Symptoms: Peeing a lot, always thirsty, tired, and craving sugary drinks.</li>
	<li>🤕 Why it&#39;s bad: It messes up your tissues, especially proteins, and makes you lose a lot of water (hello, dehydration!).</li>
</ul>

🌍 Real-world example: Imagine your blood is like a peaceful river. Too much sugar? It&#39;s like throwing trash (glucose) into the river, making it all dirty and unlivable for fish (your cells).

🧬 Type 1 Diabetes (Early-Onset)

<ul>
	<li>Problem: Your body doesn&#39;t make enough insulin.</li>
	<li>Why?: It&#39;s autoimmune, which means your immune system accidentally destroys insulin-making beta cells in your pancreas.</li>
</ul>

Real-world Example

Imagine your immune system as an overzealous bodyguard that mistakenly attacks your favorite musician (the beta cells). Now, there are no more concerts (insulin).

🍩 Type 2 Diabetes (Late-Onset)

<ul>
	<li>Problem: Your body can&#39;t use insulin properly.</li>
	<li>Why?: Lack of insulin receptors or glucose transporters on cells.</li>
	<li>Risk Factors: Bad diet, lack of exercise, obesity, and some mysterious genetics.</li>
</ul>

Real-world Example

It&#39;s like having a broken key (insulin) for your house (cell). Even if you have the key, you can&#39;t get in to drop off your groceries (glucose).

🌡 Type 1 Diabetes

<ul>
	<li>Test blood sugar regularly.</li>
	<li>Inject insulin as needed, especially before meals.</li>
</ul>

🚀 Future Treatments: Gadgets implanted to release insulin automatically, or using stem cells to make new beta cells!

🥗 Type 2 Diabetes

<ul>
	<li>Adjust your diet: Eat small meals regularly and avoid sugary foods.</li>
	<li>Exercise: Get moving to improve insulin action.</li>
	<li>High-fiber foods: Eat more fiber to slow down digestion.</li>
</ul>

🍎 Foods for Type 2 Diabetics

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	<li>Low Glycaemic Index (GI): GI tells you how fast a food raises your blood sugar.</li>
	<li>0-100 scale: The lower, the better!</li>
</ul>

🍏 Real-world Example: Think of GI like a movie rating. A low-GI food is like a family-friendly film that won&#39;t shock your system, whereas a high-GI food is like a horror movie that spikes your blood sugar levels instantly.

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And there you have it, folks! All about diabetes wrapped up in a sugar-free package. 🎉 Keep these notes handy when you&#39;re studying, and remember to make healthy choices to keep your inner biology happy! 😊

Understanding Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes: A Deep Dive

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