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Types of Diabetes

Facts about the types of diabetes, the signs and symptoms

Get a better understanding of type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes while uncovering the signs and symptoms.

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Type 1

Children with Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that causes a person's blood sugar level to become dangerously high. People with diabetes Type 2 may produce sufficient insulin to regulate their glucose levels; however, changes in their cells may make them unable to use insulin to transfer sugar from their blood and into their cells, where...

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Insulin Dependent Diabetes: The Basics

Insulin dependent diabetes, also known as Type 1 diabetes, is the type of diabetes that occurs when the body's immune system attacks the beta cells of the pancreas. Consequently, the pancreas is no longer able to produce insulin. Insulin dependent diabetes most commonly affects people under the age of 30; however, it can be diagnosed...

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Juvenile Diabetes: What You Need to Know

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), juvenile diabetes, also known as Type 1 diabetes, affects 5% of the American population. This type of diabetes is caused by the pancreas' inability to produce insulin, resulting in the body's cells being unable to use or store glucose. Juvenile diabetes almost...

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Type 1 Diabetes: The Facts

What is Type 1 Diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes, also referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes, juvenile diabetes and diabetes Type 1, is a life-threatening condition. This chronic disease can affect anyone at any age; however, it's usually diagnosed during childhood or young adulthood. It is characterized by high levels of...

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