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GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition · key term
A condition in which blood glucose becomes too high because body cells respond less effectively to insulin and the body may not produce enough insulin.
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Specification 3.2.3.4 · Paper 1
Revise: Diet, Nutrition and HealthObesity increases the risk of coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes, and may contribute to joint pain and breathing difficulties.
Do not describe Type 2 diabetes as simply being caused by eating sugar. Insulin resistance, body weight and physical activity are important.
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