There are two types of diabetes: juvenile onset, or type 1. In this case the body doesn't make enough insulin which controls your blood sugar, and people need to replace it regularly, usually by injection or an insulin pump. It starts at an early age and can cause other medical difficulties later in life.
Type 2 diabetes generally is found in adults. It is often linked to obesity. This type the body creates the insulin, but the body doesn't know how to use it. It's usually treated with medication. It, too, can cause serious medical problems.
2007-01-26 12:24:20
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answered by Anonymous
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How long does it take diabetes to develop and what exactly causes diabetes?
2015-08-24 01:16:21
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answered by Mary 1
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Diabetes is caused by damage or blocking of function of one of two types of cells in the pancreas, more specifically in the part of the pancrease called Islet of Langerhans.
The two types of cells are called "beta cells" and "alpha cells"
Recent research in Canada may indicate that the function of these cells that stops may be caused by some effects on nerves and not directly on the cells themselves. If that is true if medical science could find a way to stimulate repair these damaged nerves most people with diabetes might be able to be cured.
This finding was first mentioned in the news in the past few weeks.
If the beta cells stop functioning the patient is said to have insulin dependent or Type 1 or what used to be called "juvenile diabetes" THis person must take insulin to control their blood sugar and do this for life or until they get a transplanted pancreas or at least transplanted beta cells.
If the alpha cells stop functioning the patient is said to have Type 2 or "adult onset diabetes". This person will have insulin produced by their pancreas, but the insulin will be faulty and not work very well. These people can live fine on just diet control and exercise in many cases, but others must take at least diabetes medication in the form of a pill with or without insulin.
Insulin is traditionally given only by injection, but recently a nasal spray insulin seems to work pretty well for some types of patients. Clinical trials are ongoing to see if nasal spray insulin can really work well.
Also there are some new anti diabetes medication that can to slow down the distruction of the function of beta cells that show some promise for Type I people. Maybe to reduce their dependence on so much insulin or reduce the long term side effects that develope.
2007-01-26 13:28:27
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answered by Anonymous
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2016-02-13 05:51:09
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answered by ? 3
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2016-01-21 05:33:55
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answered by Petronila 3
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I was told once that when you are finally diagnosed with diabetes, you've usually had for a few years. That was definitely the case with me. The symptoms were there, but I failed to address it immediately. It's coming up on five years since my diagnosis and I'm doing relatively well. Chances are, all of the walking I've done kept it at bay longer than if I hadn't walked.
2007-01-26 13:14:44
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answered by EBL 2
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Safely Reverse Your Diabetes : http://www.DiabetesKeyBook.com/Help
2015-08-18 13:48:46
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answered by Nova 1
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The disease develops at different rates and is causes by the failing of the Pancreas.
2007-01-26 12:18:15
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answered by Teacher 6
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You can find some good information and home remedies at this website http://ailments.in/diabetes.html
2007-01-27 09:44:10
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answered by Karunya 4
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Answer --> http://DiabetesGoGo.com/?Esng
2016-03-23 06:01:58
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answered by Maryann 3
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