Diabetes
Taken from American Diabetes Association
Web Site
There are different types of diabetes:
• Type I, which is usually diagnosed in children and young
adults
• Type II, the most common form, which can occur in people of all ages
and races, some groups have a higher risk for developing Type II diabetes
than others. Type II diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos,
Native Americans, and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, as well as the
aged population.
• Gestational, which occurs in some pregnant women.
Finding out you have diabetes is scary. But don't panic. All forms of diabetes
are serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives.
Arm yourself with information about conditions and how to prevent them.
Much information is given on the American Diabetes Association web site
Related Links
• Physician
Recognition Program
This Recognized Physician Directory helps individuals find doctors
who have demonstrated they meet important standards of care.
• Education
Recognition Program
The following diabetes education programs in your area are Recognized
by the American Diabetes Association. These Recognized programs meet the
National Standards for excellence in diabetes education.
• Want to learn more about diabetes? Visit the Healthy
Body Healthy Mind Web site and click on the link for "diabetes."
Dr. Nathaniel Clark, Vice President of Clinical Affairs for the Association,
and Dr. James Gavin, former president of the Association, joined other
diabetes experts to share their insight on diabetes.
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