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<blockquote data-quote="moreluck" data-source="post: 152055" data-attributes="member: 1246"><p> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Type 1 diabetes (formerly called juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes), accounts for 5% to 10% of all people with diabetes.1 In type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system destroys the cells that release insulin, eventually eliminating insulin production from the body. Without insulin, cells cannot absorb sugar (glucose), which they need to produce energy.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Type 2 diabetes (formerly called mature-onset or non–insulin-dependent diabetes) can develop at any age, but most commonly becomes apparent during adulthood. However, the incidence of type 2 diabetes in children is rising. Type 2 diabetes accounts for the vast majority of people with diabetes—90% to 95%. In contrast to type 1 diabetes, insulin resistance is the main characteristic of type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance refers to the body's inability to respond properly to insulin. Resistance develops because of many factors, including genetics, obesity, increasing age, and having high blood sugar for a long time.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="moreluck, post: 152055, member: 1246"] [LIST] [*]Type 1 diabetes (formerly called juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes), accounts for 5% to 10% of all people with diabetes.1 In type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system destroys the cells that release insulin, eventually eliminating insulin production from the body. Without insulin, cells cannot absorb sugar (glucose), which they need to produce energy. [*]Type 2 diabetes (formerly called mature-onset or non–insulin-dependent diabetes) can develop at any age, but most commonly becomes apparent during adulthood. However, the incidence of type 2 diabetes in children is rising. Type 2 diabetes accounts for the vast majority of people with diabetes—90% to 95%. In contrast to type 1 diabetes, insulin resistance is the main characteristic of type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance refers to the body's inability to respond properly to insulin. Resistance develops because of many factors, including genetics, obesity, increasing age, and having high blood sugar for a long time. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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