DIABETES

TYPE 1

• Also known as juvenile onset or insulin-dependent diabetes
• It's when little or no insulin is produced by the pancreas
• Usually people under 20 years of age get type 1
• Symptoms are extreme thirst, frequent urination, exhaustion
• People with type 1 need insulin injections

TYPE 2

• Also known as adult-onset or non-insulin diabetes
• Pancreas doesn't make enough insulin; therefore, sugar needs to be controlled
• Usually in older people (ages 40-60)
• Don't always need insulin shots
• Symptoms appear slowly: exhaustion, frequent urination, etc

GENTIC?

HOW TO CONTROL TYPE 1

• Healthy diet
• Controlled sugar
• Daily insulin injections
• Regular testing of blood sugar

HOW TO CONTROL TYPE 2

• Healthy diet/exercise
• Control sugar intake
• Some may need insulin shots
• Regular testing of blood sugar level