In the next few paragraphs we'll talk about diabetes, how it's diagnosed, and what the major treatment options are. A look at the two different types of diabetes. There are two types of diabetes , Type 1 and Type 2. In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not make enough insulin . Insulin is a substance in your blood that allows sugar to pass into your cells.
Sugar gives cells energy so they can do their work.
Type 2 diabetes usually occurs in people over age 45, and many are overweight . But nine out of 10 people with diabetes have Type 2 or adult-onset diabetes . In Type 2, there may not be enough insulin or your body may not use insulin properly . The symptoms for diabetes are tiredness , weight loss or sometimes weight gain , excess thirst or hunger , frequent urination or blurred vision . Your doctor may want to do blood tests .