NO INSULIN PRODUCED: Type 1 Diabetes
In Type 1 Diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin, the critical hormone that acts as a "key" to allow the cells to utilize blood sugar for energy.The reason this happens is generally unknown, but may be linked to a recent infection. People with Type 1 Diabetes must take shots of insulin to live or use an insulin pump. It usually occurs in younger people (under 40 years of age) or children, but it can happen at any age.

SOME INSULIN PRODUCED: Type 2 Diabetes
In this more common form of diabetes, the pancreas still produces the important hormone insulin, but blood sugar levels still remain out of control. There may not be enough insulin produced, or the cells of the body may not be able to use the insulin properly. People with this type of diabetes can help control their blood sugars with diet, exercise and sometimes medication (such as pills or insulin shots). This type of diabetes usually occurs in older people (> 40 years of age), but like Type 1, it can happen at any age.

With the rise in children's obesity in America, the number of cases of children being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes is growing. This type of diabetes is often associated with being overweight.

GESTATIONAL DIABETES
This is a "temporary" form of diabetes some women during their pregnancies. Although it generally goes away after the baby is born, women who have had gestational diabetes are at higher risk of developing diabetes later in life. This type of diabetes, like Type 2, is also associated with being overweight.

DIABETES INSIPIDUS
This disorder actually has nothing to do with blood sugar levels. It is a condition characterized by frequent urination and excessive thirst. This may be due to an imbalance of ADH (anti-diuretic hormone), the hormone that regulates the concentration of the urine, or a kidney malfunction.

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