Friday, June 23, 2006

Why Don't People know that they have Diabetes?

People who develop type 1 diabetes generally know that they have it because it comes on quickly and the symptoms are serious. This type of diabetes account for about 10% of diabetics.

People with type 2 diabetes are more likley to have it without knowing because it does not hurt, and the symptoms come on gradually. Many people have type 2 diabetes for years before ever being diagnosed.

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