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Types of Diabetes

There are several forms of Diabetes and it is caused as a result of the pancreas not producing enough insulin - or, in some cases, not producing any insulin at all.

Type 1 Diabetes - Individuals with Type 1 diabetes have a pancreas that isn't producing any insulin. They will have to receive insulin for the rest of their lives.

Type 2 Diabetes - Individuals with Type 2 diabetes have a pancreas that produces some insulin, but not nearly enough to meet their needs. Type 2 is by far the most common form of diabetes. Between 90% and 95% of the people who have diabetes have Type 2.

Gestational Diabetes - Another common form of the disease is gestational diabetes, a condition that occurs during pregnancy. Women who deliver babies over nine pounds in weight are at the most risk of developing this pregnancy-related type of diabetes. Gestational diabetes usually (90% of the time) disappears after delivery, but patients with gestational diabetes have a 3-4 times greater risk of Type 2 diabetes later in life.

Understanding Diabetes

Commonly Asked Questions

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