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Why |
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Pancreas stops making insulin so glucose cannot get into cells |
Who |
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Usually diagnosed earlier in life, regardless of lifestyle |
What to do |
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Requires insulin injections or an insulin pump for life |
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Why |
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Body's cells become resistant to insulin and pancreas can eventually "wear out" |
Who |
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Most common in overweight adults, becoming more common among children |
What to do |
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Some people can avoid medication by improving diet, reducing weight, and increasing activity; may require oral medicine and/or insulin injections |
UHS Appointments
For more information, check out American Diabetes Association.
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Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm by appointment |
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(512) 471-4955 |
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Email UHS |
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