Diabetes is a widespread disease, where the blood’s content of sugar (glucose) is above normal. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

* Type 1 diabetes, previously called insulin-dependent diabetes (juvenile diabetes).

* Type 2 diabetes, previously called non-insulin-dependent diabetes (adult onset diabetes).

There are also other forms of diabetes, known as:

* Gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy and usually disappears after childbirth.

* Secondary diabetes, which means that it is caused by another illness. It can occur after an inflammation of the pancreas and associated with certain medical treatments.

Gestational diabetes is similar to type 2 diabetes, but disappears when the pregnancy is over. The secondary forms of diabetes are similar to some extent also type 2 diabetes.

How does diabetes?

When blood glucose rises high enough, several classic symptoms that occur, which are primarily caused by sugar is excreted in the urine when blood glucose is high enough.

Type 2 diabetes symptoms/signs usually seen:

* Have diabetes in the family

* Past history of diabetes during pregnancy * Are overweight * Have high blood pressure * Has heart disease * Have high levels of fats in the blood (cholesterol and triglycerides) * Has the numbness in his feet.

These symptoms are:

* Thirst

* Large amounts of urine * Fatigue * Reduced appetite and weight loss * Itching * Infections

These symptoms were found in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes patients develop these symptoms, however over a much shorter period than type 2 diabetics (weeks each year).

It could be very dangerous for babies and even older children to walk around with diabetes without being treated, therefore, you should as a parent be observant about these symptoms. It is a must to see a doctor and make a diagnosis if two or more of these symptoms apply for a longer period of time.

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The writer of this article has a blog about diabetes treatment.Author: Aurix Larson