Category Archives: Types of Diabetes

After a patient has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, a physician determines the type so that treatment can begin. In some cases, a physician can determine the type only after evaluating the patient’s initial response to treatment. The four types … Continue reading →

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Type 1 diabetes produce no insulin, and their blood glucose levels can be controlled only with daily insulin injections. These patients account for about 10% of all those with diabetes. Previously called juvenile-onset diabetes, … Continue reading →