Title: Explain basic facts about diabetes mellitus.
Course: Medication Aide (14051-18) > Section: Exploring Insulin

Explanation should include

- the purpose of insulin in the body
- a definition of diabetes, and the differences between and causes of
  - type 1
  - type 2

- symptoms of diabetes mellitus.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does insulin affect the body?
- What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?