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D. Complete the sentences with words from the text.

1. We get glucose when our bodies break down in our food.
2. Once broken down, glucose enters our .
3. allows the glucose to get inside our cells, where it can be used as energy.
4. Someone who cannot make any insulin in their pancreas has type diabetes.
5. Thirst, tiredness and frequent urination are common of diabetes.
6 . Blindness and strokes are conditions that develop from diabetes.
7. If a diabetes sufferer is trembling, sweating and pale, they may well be having a .
8. Older people who are overweight and sedentary have a higher of getting
diabetes.

E. In pairs, prepare a presentation about diabetes.

Student A

Talk about what causes type 1 and type 2
diabetes.
Talk about who is at greater risk of diabetes.

Student B

Talk about the symptoms of diabetes and why
they occur.
Talk about the acute and chronic
complications of diabetes.

F. Discuss the following questions in groups.
1. Is diabetes a problem in your country?
2. Do you think you are at risk of diabetes?
What about anyone you know?
3. How do you think diabetes affects a person's
lifestyle?

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