5) Treatment options
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The best way to manage diabetes is with a good diet, daily exercise, and medications. But, not all diabetics will require medications. These individuals can be said to have Type 1 diabetes. Those who have Type 2 diabetes may need additional medications such as insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that carries sugar from food into the cells of the body for energy production.
6) Type 1 diabetes can happen at any age
Type 1 diabetes can happen at any age, but the onset of Type 1 diabetes often happens in children and young adults. This is different from Type 2 diabetes, which most commonly occurs later in life.