Question

1. what does it mean to have diabetes?

a the body makes insulin instead of glucose (sugar).
b insulin in the body does not work normally, and glucose (sugar) builds up in the blood.
c the person with diabetes can never eat sugar again.
d the pancreas is enlarged.

Explanation:

Diabetes is a condition where the body has trouble regulating blood - sugar levels. Insulin is a hormone that helps cells take in glucose (sugar) from the blood. In diabetes, either the body doesn't make enough insulin (Type 1) or the insulin doesn't work properly (Type 2, insulin - resistance). This leads to glucose building up in the blood.

• Option A is incorrect because the body needs both insulin and glucose. The body doesn't make insulin “instead of” glucose. Glucose comes from food, and insulin is made by the pancreas to regulate glucose.
• Option C is incorrect. People with diabetes can have sugar in moderation as part of a balanced diet, depending on their treatment plan and blood - sugar management.
• Option D is incorrect. An enlarged pancreas is not the defining characteristic of diabetes.

Answer:

B. Insulin in the body does not work normally, and glucose (sugar) builds up in the blood.