Diagram Diabetes Type
It is characterized by disturbances in carbohydrate, protein, or fat metabolism. It is classified as Type 1 (Insulin dependent or juvenile- onset diabetes) and Type 2 (Non- insulin dependent or also called as insulin- resistant disease). Insulin, a hormone released in the pancreas, regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
It is classified as Type 1 (Insulin dependent or juvenile- onset diabetes) and Type 2 (Non- insulin dependent or also called as insulin- resistant disease). Insulin, a hormone released in the pancreas, regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
Type 1 diabetes can make you more likely to have: Heart disease and stroke Kidney failure Blindness or other problems seeing Gum disease and tooth loss Nerve damage in the hands, feet, and organs