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Written by Michael Corrieri
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According to the American Diabetes Association or ADA, the rise in Type 2 diabetes in children has reached epidemic proportions.
Type 1 diabetes was historically thought to be the type of diabetes that children contracted, except for rare cases. In fact type 1 is traditionally called juvenile diabetes. But in the last several years there has been a growing percentage of children and young adults that are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. |
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More Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes |
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Written by Michael Corrieri
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Diabetes mellitus is a disease that occurs when the body is unable to normally use a type of sugar called glucose.
Sometimes this disease is called sugar diabetes. Glucose is the main source of energy that is utilized by every cell in your body. Glucose levels in the blood are controlled by insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas. Insulin helps your body utilize the sugar or glucose for the cells. |
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Written by Michael Corrieri
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Knowing The Signs Of DiabetesThe signs of diabetes range widely from one person to the next but nearly always follow along the standard symptoms. If you have been diagnosised with diabetes, these signs are signals of a potential lack of control of your insulin which means you may need to talk to your doctor about better management methods. For those that are unsure if they have diabetes, these symptoms can help give you an idea if you could be suffering. If you feel that these conditions are happening to you, then it is essential for you to find the help that you need from your doctor. Through blood testing and other tests, your doctor can determine if you are suffering from the condition as well as what type it is. |
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