Juvenile Diabetes

Juvenile diabetes is now referred to as Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is usually but not neccessarily first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young adults, hence the antiquated term "Juvenille diabetes."

In this form of diabetes, the beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin because the body's immune system has attacked and destroyed them. Treatment for type 1 diabetes includes taking insulin shots or using an insulin pump, making wise food choices, being physically active, taking aspirin daily (for some), and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.

Find more information on Type 1 diabetes here.

Are you at risk? The American Diabetes Association offers this online diabetes evaluation.

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