Diabetes

		Type 1		Type 2
Why		Pancreas stops making insulin so glucose cannot get into cells		Body's cells become resistant to insulin and pancreas can eventually "wear out"
Who		Usually diagnosed earlier in life, regardless of lifestyle		Most common in overweight adults, becoming more common among children
What to do		Requires insulin injections or an insulin pump for life		Some people can avoid medication by improving diet, weight, and activity; may require oral medicine and/or insulin injections

How can you prevent Type 2 Diabetes?

• Stay active.
• Eat a balanced diet.
• Achieve or maintain a natural weight for your body.
• Eat moderately sized meals and snacks throughout the day.

If you think you have diabetes, you need to see a doctor who will evaluate your blood glucose levels and your ability to process carbohydrates. These are typical warning signs:

• Unexplained weight loss
• Excessive thirst
• Frequent urination
• "Fruity" breath
• Irritability
• Disorientation
• Feeling shaky or weak.