Tell me about diabetes

    • What is the difference between Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes?

      Type 1 diabetes – Your body does not make insulin. This is a problem because you need insulin to take the sugar (glucose) from the foods you eat and turn it into energy for your body. You need to take insulin every day to live. Type 2 diabetes – Your body does not make or use insulin well.


    • How does type 1 diabetes affect the body?

      In type 1 diabetes, your body no longer makes insulin or enough insulin because the body’s immune system, which normally protects you from infection by getting rid of bacteria, viruses, and other harmful substances, has attacked and destroyed the cells that make insulin. taking shots, also called injections, of insulin.


    • Where can I find information about diabetes?

      This publication is available at www.diabetes.niddk.nih.gov. This publication may contain information about medications and, when taken as prescribed, the conditions they treat. When prepared, this publication included the most current information available.


    • What are the different types of diabetes?

      Type 2 diabetes – Your body does not make or use insulin well. You may need to take pills or insulin to help control your diabetes. Type 2 is the most common type of diabetes. Gestational (jest-TAY-shun-al) diabetes – Some women get this kind of diabetes when they are pregnant. Most of the time, it goes away after the baby is born.


    • [PDF File]4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life

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      STEP 1: Learn about diabetes. What is diabetes? There are three main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes – Your body does not make insulin. This is a problem because you need insulin to take the sugar (glucose) from the foods you eat and turn it into energy for your body. You need to take insulin every day to live.


    • [PDF File]ABOUT DIABETES

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      If you have diabetes, you should always carry a medical alert card with you in case of an emergency. Download this free pdf from the American Diabetes Association and print it out. It contains important information about your condition, medication, and emergency contacts.


    • Self-Care Skills for the person with Diabetes

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    • [PDF File]Managing Diabetes: Steps to Help You Stay Healthy With Diabetes

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      Stay Healthy With Diabetes. Follow these four steps to help you manage your diabetes, avoid complications, and live a long, active life. Use the worksheet on page 5 to keep track of your goals and progress. For more information, visit Living with Diabetes website.


    • [PDF File]Your Guide to Diabetes - National Institute of Diabetes and ...

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      Type 2 diabetes, which used to be called adult-onset diabetes, can affect people at any age, even children. However, type 2 diabetes develops most often in middle-aged and older people. People who are overweight and inactive are also more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes usually begins with insulin resistance—a


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