Types of diabetes include:
Type 1 Diabetes
Once known as juvenile diabetes, Type 1 is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy. People with Type 1 diabetes must take insulin shots. Type 1 diabetes usually occurs before the age of 30. It is estimated that 5-10% of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have Type 1.
Type 2 Diabetes
Occurs when the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin or doesn't make enough insulin. Most Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have Type 2.
Gestational Diabetes
Occurs only during pregnancy. In the U.S., about 4% of all pregnant women develop gestational diabetes each year.
Pre-Diabetes
Occurs when a person's blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.
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