Type 1 Diabetic

Courtesy of www.medstores.net – Patients talk about diagnosis and living with Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes mellitus type 2 — formerly non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes — is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by high blood glucose in the context of insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency. Diabetes is often initially managed by increasing exercise and dietary modification. As the condition progresses, medications may be needed. Unlike type 1 diabetes, there is very little tendency toward ketoacidosis though it is not unknown. One effect that can occur is nonketonic hyperglycemia. Long-term complication from high blood sugar include an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, amputation, and kidney failure.