Q. With reference to diabetes, consider the following statements:
1. It is a non-Communicable disease which produce when pancreas does not produce enough insulin.
2. It affects mainly on human Kidney, Heart, Blood vessels, Nervous System, and Eyes (retina).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Both statements are correct.
About Diabetes: Diabetes is a Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (a hormone that regulates blood sugar, or glucose), or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.
Diabetes affects the five major organs namely, Kidney, Heart, Blood vessels, Nervous System, and Eyes (retina).
The factors responsible for the increase in diabetes are an unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, harmful use of alcohol, overweight/obesity, tobacco use, etc.
Source: Indian Express
