Diagnosing Diabetes

Catalog #STO-117

Does your patient have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes?

Time To Complete Time to complete: Two 40-minute class periods + homework

Analyze simulated blood plasma samples collected during a glucose tolerance test to determine if your patient has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

  • Create a patient information sheet about diabetes and the glucose tolerance test.
  • Test and graph glucose and insulin levels in simulated blood plasma samples.
  • Analyze the test results to determine if the patient has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
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Limit 1 free sample per customer

Quantity Price
1 - 9$12.60 ea.
10 - 24$11.97 ea.
25 - 1000$11.34 ea.

Each assembled kit contains:

  • Student instructions
  • 5 simulated “Blood Plasma” samples
  • Simulated “Insulin Indicator”
  • 6 labeled droppers
  • Simulated “Glucose Test Paper”
  • Glucose and Insulin Test Color Charts
  • Glucose Tolerance Testing Sheet
  • What You Should Know About Diabetes and the Glucose Tolerance Test

Also required: Scissors, tape or glue, safety goggles

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Refill Your Kit

Diagnosing Diabetes – Pack of 10 Unassembled Kits

Catalog # STO-117U

Unassembled packs contain materials for 10 kits.

  • All supplies, lab materials, and printed labels
  • Student instructions copy master
  • Easy to follow instructions for kit assembly
Quantity Price
1 - 9$87.15 ea.
10 - 1000$82.79 ea.

Diagnosing Diabetes – 10 Kit Refill Pack

Catalog # STO-117R

Refill packs contain materials to replace consumable supplies for 10 kits.

Quantity Price
1 - 9$39.90 ea.
10 - 1000$37.91 ea.

Teacher Testimonial

Great activity which will fit in with starting class with inquiry activity to develop concepts.

- High school biology teacher (CT)

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