CAIE IGCSE Biology 14.4.5 Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes

Practise outlining Type 1 diabetes treatment using insulin delivery, glucose monitoring and coordinated diet and activity.

Exam points

state that insulin is supplied by regular injections, a pump or an artificial pancreas
include regular monitoring of blood glucose concentration in a treatment outline
coordinate carbohydrate intake, meals and exercise to manage changes in blood glucose

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Bacteria are useful in biotechnology and genetic engineering.
Fig. 6.1 shows a photomicrograph of a bacterium.

Fig. 6.1

Genetically modified bacteria can produce human insulin.

State the name of the disease that can be treated with insulin injections.

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