DIABETES

TYPE 1

• Little or no insulin produced by the pancreas
• Usual age is under 20

TYPE 2

• Body doesn't make enough insulin or the body doesn't use it currently
• Usual age is 40-60

SYMPTOMS

• Thirst
• Weight loss
• Frequent unrination
• Tiredness
• Thrush
• Blurred vision
• Vomiting

COMPLICATIONS

• Diabetic coma
• Low blood sugar
• Renal failure
• Blindnes
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Decrease nerve function
• Amputation

TREATMENT FOR TYPE 1

• Sugar controlled healthy diet
• Exercise
• Daily insulin injections
• Regular testing of blood sugar levels

TREATMENT FOR TYPE 2

• Sugar controlled healthy diet
• Exercise
• Normal weight
• Diabetes pills or insulin shots
• Regular testing of blood sugar levels