Diabetes Overview Pdf
An overview of diabetes webmd. Type 1 is the most common form of diabetes in people who are under age 30, but it can occur at any age. ten percent of people with diabetes are diagnosed with type 1. in type 2 diabetes (adult onset diabetes), the pancreas makes insulin, but it either doesn't produce enough, or the insulin does not work properly. The following are reproducible patient education handouts available in pdf format. to download pdfs, you must have acrobat reader. these handouts may be reproduced for educational purposes only through the expiration date with credit granted to ddpg. Gestational diabetesoverview. gestational diabetes is a condition characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels that is first recognized during pregnancy. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from fo...