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===Today, many people with diabetes take insulin to control their blood sugar. Insulin cannot be taken by mouth because digestion will destroy it. Therefore, people with diabetes have to inject it directly into their bloodstream. Right now, researchers are trying to find new ways of getting insulin into the bloodstream without injections. This will be very helpful to those who hate to take shots.===

Type 1 diabetes is the type of diabetes that typically develops in children and young adults. In Type 1 diabetes the body stops making insulin, or doesn't make enough, and the blood glucose level in the body goes very high. Treatment to control the blood glucose level is with insulin injections and a healthy diet. Other treatments aim to reduce the risk of complications and include reducing blood pressure if it is high, and to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Type 2 diabetes occurs mainly in people aged over 40. The 'first-line' treatment is diet, weight control and physical activity. If the blood glucose level remains high despite these measures, then taking tablets reducing the blood glucose level is usually advised. Insulin injections are needed in some cases. Other treatments include reducing blood pressure if it is high, and other measures to reduce the risk of complications.



Quizzy questions In what range of ages are diabetes type 1 and 2 found in people?

Why can't people just swallow down insulin and have to inject it instead?

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