In the majority of cases there will be warning signs and symptoms that something is wrong and that you need a check-up at the doctor. There are similar warning signs that overlap with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. But there are also symptoms that are specific to each type of the disease. Symptoms for... 

There are many differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes namely how and why a person gets the disease. But there are also similarities. They include how the disease is treated and diabetic diets that are followed. Once diabetes is diagnosed it is no longer really a matter of why but how to... 

The onset of type 1 diabetes is rapid and once it is diagnosed there are no grey areas you have diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, with close monitoring of people who are at high- risk it is possible to diagnose a condition known as pre-diabetes. What this means is the persons blood sugars are higher than... 

Prolonged exposure to high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) will cause long-term damage to your body. But hypoglycemia, low blood sugars, can cause immediate harmful effects including a diabetic coma. It is important to be able to recognize the signs when your blood sugar is too low and to carry... 

Elevated blood sugars are not good for your body and prolonged exposure to high blood sugars can have devastating affects on your organs (specifically your heart, kidneys, and eyes). Recognizing the signs of high glucose levels and testing regularly can help to keep you aware and in control of this... 

Getting Pregnant when you have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes There is no reason that you can not get pregnant and have a healthy baby because you are diabetic. But there are precautions and preparations that should be taken to provide a healthy pregnancy for both you and your unborn baby. Before you try... 

The long-term effects of improperly managed diabetes on your body and internal organs can be very serious. The different complications range from eye to heart problems and in severe cases can cause premature death. Heart disease is the leading cause of deaths in diabetics. The best way to prevent damage to... 

Where type 1 diabetics do not produce enough insulin for their body, type 2 diabetics produce the insulin but their bodies are not make proper use of it. Type 2 diabetes has been linked to lifestyle choices as a large number of people who are diagnosed are considered overweight or obese. The extra... 

In type 1 diabetes a persons pancreas is not able to make enough insulin for the body to function properly. Type 1 diabetes is considered an autoimmune disease the bodys cells attack the cells in the pancreas that produces insulin either destroying them entirely or enough of them that there isnt enough... 

In type 2 diabetes, the body is still producing insulin but it is not being utilized properly. This is known as insulin resistance. When a person is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, there are more treatment options available to them as opposed to people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Depending on the...