Diabetes is an alarmingly common diagnosis. The statistics are staggering: More than one in four U.S. adults over the age of 65 suffer from it. Even more concerning is that one in five people living with diabetes don’t even know they have it.
Diabetes is caused by issues with insulin production and utilization. Insulin helps your body utilize glucose for energy. Problems with insulin production or utilization can result in elevated glucose levels in your blood. Type 1 diabetes is characterized by a decreased production of insulin. With Type 2 diabetes, which is far more common, your body produces plenty of insulin but cannot effectively use it.
