What is Diabetes? - Diabetes results when glucose can no longer
be absorbed properly due to irregularities in levels of the
hormone insulin that is produced in the pancreas. There are two
types of diabetes. - Type 1 Diabetes: Type 1 diabetes (formerly
known as juvenile diabetes) is characterized by the body's
inability to produce insulin. Why the body does not produce
insulin is currently unknown. - Type 2 Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes
(formerly known as adult onset diabetes) is characterized by a
resistance to insulin; 90-95% of people diagnosed with diabetes
are diagnosed with type 2. Type 2 diabetes is increasing among
young people as the amount of overweight youth increases. -
Diabetes Symptoms - Symptoms of type 1 diabetes may include
frequent urination, unusual thirst, extreme hunger, unusual
weight loss, extreme fatigue and irritability.2 - Symptoms of
type 2 diabetes may include frequent urination, unusual thirst,
extreme hunger, unusual weight loss, extreme fatigue and
irritability, frequent infections,