This disease is caused by defective carbohydrate metabolism. It causes large amounts of sugar in the blood and urine. It can damage the kidneys, heart, eyes, limbs, and endanger pregnancy. About five percent of the United States population has it and about half are undiagnosed. A diabetic that is treated life span is lowered by one-third         There are two types of diabetes. Type I, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). And type II, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). …showed first 75 words of 366 total…

…showed last 75 words of 366 total…to the tissues just like in type I. The people in type II are usually over weight. Treatment         The treatment for both types is insulin injections and changes in their diet. They must spread out every thing that they eat in a day so they sugar comes in slow. For type II they have to loose weigh and exercise more. Some people test their own blood sugar levels throughout the day and have insulin pumps.