Tag Archives: Type I Diabetes

Diabetes Defined

Diabetes is a condition in which the body doesn’t produce or correctly use a hormone called insulin. Insulin is necessary in the body to convert sugars, starches, and other substances that comes from food into energy. The cause of diabetes is still unknown, although it is known that factors such as genetics and environment play […]

What is the Difference Between Type I and Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Most people today understand that there are two types of diabetes mellitus but how many of us actually know the difference between them? Below is a quick overview of the two types and how they manifest themselves. Type I diabetes This is also called insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus (IDDM) and is caused by a lack of […]

Causes of Type 2 Diabetes in Children

In recent years, children are suffering more often from Type 2 Diabetes. The precise reason for Type 2 Diabetes in children is unknown. It starts in children in the same way as it starts in adults. Children who are overweight and physically inactive and have a family history of the disease are at risk for […]