It is characterized by disturbances in carbohydrate, protein, or fat metabolism. It is classified as Type 1 (Insulin dependent or juvenile- onset diabetes) and Type 2 (Non- insulin dependent or also called as insulin- resistant disease). Insulin, a hormone released in the pancreas, regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
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According to the World Health Organization, type 1 diabetes is rare in most African, Native American, and Asian people. How Is It Diagnosed? Your doctor will probably check your fasting blood sugar or they may do a random blood sugar test.