Type 1: Autoimmune disease that destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. It’s often diagnosed in patients that are under 18 years of age but can occur at any age. The patient will need regular doses of insulin to manage the disease.
Type 2: The body loses sensitivity to insulin; the hormone that helps muscles absorb and be able to use the blood sugar.
Usually occurring within older age groups but due to the rise in obesity even younger generations are being diagnosed with the disease. Its recommended treatment is diet and exercise; removing bad habits and introducing new healthier ones to accommodate with tackling and managing the serious disease.