Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Anatomical Chart

The third edition of our chart, Understanding Type 2 Diabetes uses patient friendly illustrations and text to explain type 2 diabetes and the complexity of type 2 diabetes.  Defines type 2 diabetes and the role of glucose and insulin in the body  Lists risk factors, symptoms  and complications. Illustrates the many different factors that contribute to high blood sugar and insulin resistance.  Also talks about management and gives management tips.

Shows glucose molecules from the digestive system and insulin molecules from the pancreas traveling in a blood vessel. Illustrations visually compare a normal body cell to a body cell with diabetes and show when the cell develops a resistance to insulin, making it more difficult for glucose to enter the cell and leading to build-up of glucose in the blood vessel.
Printed in USA
size 20" x 26"

available in the following formats:
heavy paper                                                 ISBN 978-1-4698-9497-3
laminated with grommets at top corners     ISBN 978-1-4698-9798-0