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Diabetes Type 1 vs Type 2

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According to the American Diabetes Association, 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. And 86 million people in the United States with prediabetes are headed towards developing Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is not unique to the United States.Moreover, it’s a global issue, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. When people are diagnosed with diabetes, they often have many questions, especially about the differences between Type 1and Type 2 diabetes. There are, in fact, multiple different forms of diabetes, but the more common forms are Type 1 and Type 2. How are they alike? Both types of diabetes  greatly increase a person's risk for a range of serious complications. Although monitoring and managing the disease can prevent complications, diabetes remains the leading cause of blindness and kidney failure. It also continues to be a critical risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and foot or leg amputation...

Types of Diabetes

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Diabetes, usually referred as diabetes mellitus, is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood glucose. High blood glucose levels can occur either when the body cannot produce insulin or when the body cells fail to respond to insulin. People with diabetes experience common symptoms such as thirst, hunger and frequent urination. Fast Stats and Facts on Diabetes Below are the key stats and facts on diabetes you should know. Type 1 diabetes is a condition where one’s body does not produce insulin. Type 1 diabetes accounts for 10% of all diabetes cases. Diabetes is a chronic condition that causes elevated blood sugar levels.   Type 2 diabetes is a condition when the body does not produce enough insulin for proper sugar balance. It accounts for 90% of all diabetes cases worldwide. In 2013 alone, statistics showed that over 382 million patients had diabetes across the world. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that affects women during pregnancy. Diabe...