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What is Diabetes ?Almost everyone has heard of diabetes. You've read about it in
the news, saw something on TV (more than likely a commercial), and
most likely you know someone with diabetes. But do you really
understand what it is?
Most people when they think of diabetes, they think of sugar...too much sugar in the body. More specifically it's too much sugar in the blood. You may recall at one point hearing about juvenile or insulin-dependant diabetes - it's now called Type I. The other type of diabetes that you may be familiar with is what was previously called adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin dependant diabetes. It's now known as Type II diabetes. Type II Diabetes Mellitus is by far, the most common form of diabetes. In fact, it accounts for over 90% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. It is not only found in adults...we are now seeing more and more children and adolescents being diagnosed with diabetes. Why? Most commonly…lifestyle. We’ll discuss that further when we talk about prevention. Type II Diabetes is associated with:
You'll find more pertinent, honest and accurate information about diabetes within this site. What's different about this website?The editors of The Diabetes Information center are health care professionals. We share this information with our patients on a daily basis. We believe with good information you can make a difference in your life. You don't have to get diabetes, and if you already have it, you don't have to have complications if you take care of yourself. It's time for you to take control of your life, your health and your diabetes. So take your time poking around this site. We plan to add more information as it comes available. Can't find what you are looking for? Have something you want to share? Use the contact us page. We look forward to hearing from you!
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