what are the diabetes types?Diabetes type 1 occurs when the pancreas does not produce any insulin. In this case the immune system attacks the insulin producing beta cells in the pancreas destroying them. This type of diabetes tends to be diagnosed in children and young adults hence the other name juvenile diabetes. Even though it is referred to as juvenile diabetes it can affect anyone and at any age. Approximately five to ten percent of all diabetes sufferers are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. 
Why would that happen? You might ask. Well, that is a very good question but not even the scientists know all the facts. What is known is that type 1 diabetes manifests itself as a result an auto immune response. That means the body’s immune system attacks itself. Is there any hope, can it be treated? Yes there is hope and it can be treated. You can live a great life even if you suffer from type 1 diabetes. Look at Halle Berry; she seems to be managing ok. At the moment the main treatment for type 1 diabetes is insulin injections coupled with exercise and a proper high fibre low carbohydrate diet. Most people you know who are diabetics might be suffering from type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes accounts for approximately ninety percent (90%) to ninety five percent (95%) of all sufferers. In type 2 diabetes the pancreas producing insulin as opposed to type 1. In type 2 there is either an insufficient production of the insulin hormone or the insulin produced is not being used effectively by the body. In other words the cells and muscle tissues are insulin resistant. Insulin resistance cause a built up of glucose in the blood while the cell starve of fuel (glucose). The good news or the bad news is that there is normally a period of time, up to ten years, when the diabetics suffer from pre diabetes symptoms before type 2 diabetes is actually diagnosed. That means there were times when your body was trying to tell you that something is wrong. The good news for you is that since you are reading this information you might be having some concerns. Therefore it is a good time to check out the rest of the information on this and other sites then go visit your health care professional. If you are obese it might be a good time to lose some weight since approximately seventy five percent (75%) of type 2 diabetics are obese. This is known as pregnancy diabetes. Since gestational diabetes only affects pregnant women. Normally during the second trimester of pregnancy.
Maybe it is as a result of the melange of hormone or the placenta reacting to the mother’s insulin. Women who suffer from gestational diabetes during pregnancy are at a higher risk of suffering from diabetes type 2 in later life. If you are planning to get pregnant soon read about the signs of gestational diabetes and learn what to look out for. How is it treated? This type of diabetes is generally treated by carefully planning and monitoring of your diet during pregnancy. Have a look at this sample diet for gestational diabetes The addition of moderate evercise is also a requirement. In some instances there might be the need to include medication in the treatment.
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That is normally somewhere between the twenty fourth week and the twenty eighth week. 