Diabetes is a life-long disease caused by high levels of sugar in the blood stream. It can be caused by too little insulin,
resistance to insulin, or both.

There are 3 main types of diabetes, and therefore there are many different symptoms of diabetes. The more symptoms you have the greater risk you have at developing the disease. Listed below are the different types of diabetes and the symptoms associated with each type.

Type 1 diabetes – This is usually diagnosed in children. The body makes little or no insulin, and daily injections of insulin are required to maintain life. Daily management of the disease is required or else medial emergencies may arise.

Type 2 diabetes - is far more common than type 1 and makes up 90% or more of all cases of diabetes. It usually occurs in adulthood, but more and more children are starting to develop it because of obesity rates. Here, the body does not make enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels normal. Many people with type 2 diabetes do not know they have it, and can carry it around for a number of years before complications arise. Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common due to the growing number of older Americans, increasing obesity, and failure to exercise.

Gestational diabetes – Develops anytime during pregnancy because of high blood glucose levels. The person usually does not have diabetes and after the pregnancy blood sugar levels return to normal.

If you believe you have diabetes please consult with your family doctor.

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