Objectives
In this lesson we'll talk about the diabetes section of Chapter 14, as well as other information about diabetes that is not included in your text. We'll also define general terms used to describe diseases. After this lesson, you should be able to define disease-related terms such as epidemiology, prevalence and incidence. You should also be able to describe diabetes, distinguish between the different types of this disease and understand how diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors can play a role in preventing the development and complications of diabetes.