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Facts

♦ 10-20% of people with diabetes mellitus have type I

♦ 80-90% of people with diabetes mellitus have type II

♦ There are three types of diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes.

♦ Some symptoms of diabetes include weight change, frequent urination, extreme tiredness, blurred vision, and numbness in one’s feet and hands.

♦ People with Type 2 diabetes often don’t show any symptoms.

♦ The sooner diabetes is caught, the more able it is to be treated.

♦ Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented in many cases by keeping a healthy diet, physical activity, and stress levels down.

♦ Ways that diabetics are treated include: physical activity, nutrition, watching their blood pressure, taking medication, and managing a healthy lifestyle