There are various types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body fails to produce adequate amounts of insulin. It most often is found in children and young adults which is why it is now referred to as juvenile diabetes. Type 2 diabetes occurs when cells fail to respond to insulin. This subtle distinction makes a great deal of difference in terms of treating the two types of diabetes (Arcangelo & Peterson, 2006). It is also worth noting that type 2 diabetes tends to set in later in life, typically around middle age, though it can occur earlier. Moreover, 90% of all diabetes cases are type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes occurs in pregnant women who have never had diabetes but who have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. Nearly one in ten women is at risk of developing gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes can return as type 2 diabetes in women later on (Laureate Education, 2012).The result of diabetes in any case is that the body will be negatively impacted by high glucose levels (blood sugar). Insulin (a pancreatic hormone) is supposed to regulate these glucose levels by reducing the amount of sugar in the blood. It does this by assisting tissues in the absorption of that glucose, which is then used for energy. When a sugary substance is introduced into the body (for example, a milk shake,...
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