Diabetes: Understanding Insulin Deficiency and Types (Type 1 & 2)

The condition in which pancreas does not produce and or utilize enough insulin to meet needs is called diabetes. There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. This type of diabetes usually develops in children and young adults, but it can also occur in adults.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. It occurs when the body does not make enough insulin or does not use insulin well. This type of diabetes usually develops in adults, but it can also occur in children and adolescents.

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation. However, these complications can be prevented or delayed by managing your blood sugar levels with diet, exercise, and medication.