Approximately 90-95% of all diabetes cases are Type 2, also referred to as adult onset diabetes. Type 2 results from insulin resistance steaming from hereditary, overweight, lack of exercise, dietary/nutritional deficiencies, or a combination of these.
Type 1 diabetes account for approximately 5-10% of diabetic cases and is considered an autoimmune disease. Type 1 diabetics do not produce insulin and are subject to insulin therapy to regulate glucose in order for the body's cells to use the glucose for energy.
I have been a Type 1 diabetic since I was 14 years old and know the hardship and determination required to manage this disease. I actively, and most importantly, positively manage my diabetes through exercise, eating nutrition meals (3 meals and 2 snacks every day), and checking my blood sugar very frequently to prevent high and low blood sugars.
If diabetes is present in your family, go to the doctor and get your Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) checked which is a blood test used to analyze your blood sugar over a 3-month period. Don't be scared, be smart.
Some basic diabetes symptoms include:
- Frequent urination
- Unusual weight loss
- Excessive thirst
- Excessive sleep
- Increased fatigue
- Blurry vision
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