Diabetes mellitus has a very serious effect on the lives of millions of Americans and people all over the world. It is far more common in Western countries and although there are several kinds of diabetes, they all effect the manner in which the body processes and uses sugar.

In the body, glucose, which is a type of sugar, is used as an energy source. It is broken down by insulin, which is a hormone produced by the pancreas. The pancreas, which is located in back of the stomach, produces several enzymes that are used by the body during the digestive process.

In diabetic individuals, the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body becomes immune to the effects of insulin. As a result, the glucose is not properly broken down, which results in an elevated blood sugar level. It also means that the body is not getting the energy it needs, to it must turn to other sources. If left untreated, the body will turn to fat to get its energy. This can be very dangerous and cause a dangerous level of toxins to build up in the bloodstream as the fat is broken down. It can also cause weight loss.

There are two basic types of diabetes. Type I diabetes is when the body does not produce enough insulin and sometimes stops producing insulin all together. It was previously known as juvenile diabetes, because it is much more common in children, although it can be found in people up until they are 30 years old. As a result, the use of the term juvenile diabetes has been largely discontinued by medical professionals.

Type II diabetes, which is the most common type of diabetes, is when the body develops an insulin resistance. Obesity is a leading factor in Type II diabetes, although age also plays a role, with most of those with Type II diabetes being over the age of 40.

The treatment used will depend on what type of diabetes the individual has. Since in Type I diabetes, the body is not producing a sufficient level of insulin, insulin shots will be required. These shots can be self administered by most people who are over the age of 10 years old.

Insulin shots are sometimes used for Type II diabetes, but often diet and exercise is the first type of treatment used. Since the body is resistant to insulin, it is important to limit sugar and fat intake and instead eat foods that are high in carbohydrates, which includes pastas and rice. This way, the body can use the carbohydrates as a source of energy, instead of attempting to use sugar. There are also a number of medicines available that can help reduce the bodies insulin resistance.

Regular exercise and diet is very important for both types of diabetes and with careful attention to ones blood sugar level, it is possible to lead a full and productive life for most people with diabetes.

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