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  • Facts About Three Types of Diabetes
    Written by Jodee No Comments
    Last Updated: February 18, 2009
    Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when an individual has excessive amounts of sugar in his or her blood stream. An inadequate amount of insulin production or insulin resistance can cause the condition. There are three types of diabetes that a person can be diagnosed with, and each one has its own set of symptoms. Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes usually presents in children, and occurs when the body either doesn’t produce insulin at all or doesn’t produce sufficient insulin. The youngster will need to have insulin injected on a daily basis, and will need to monitor his or her blood sugar regularly. Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes is actually the more common variety of this disorder. It accounts for more then 90 percent of cases, although it is usually diagnosed in adults...