Taking Charge: Diabetes
Table of Contents
- Taking Charge: Diabetes
- Did you know?
- Diabetes statistics
- What is diabetes?
- Should I be concerned?
- Diabetes related problems
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- The Good News
- What should I do?
- Warning Signs
- Other Warning Signs
- Uncontrolable Risk Factors
- Prevention
- Testing
- Eating Habits
- What else can I do?
- What else can I do? (continued)
- Signs of low blood sugar
- Signs of high blood sugar
- Controlling your blood sugar
- Helpful tips for those with diabetes
- More helpful tips
- Good health habits
- Learn more
- Taking Charge of Your Health and Safety Contact Information
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Type 2 diabetes
This is the most common form. The pancreas does not make enough insulin or does not use insulin efficiently.
95% of people with diabetes have type 2.
It appears most often in middle-aged adults.