nosed is usually under 30 Type I and usually over 40 Type II. Usual weight of patient Type I is often thin or normal weight, Type II is often overweight. The General treatments are insulin injections, diet, and exercise in Type I, and diet exercise and if needed, oral agents or insulin in Type II. The onsets or the symptoms are usually sudden, very apparent in Type I, and in Type II it is usually gradual and often subtle. Diabetics live a social world of family, friends and other relationships. These relationships are important in terms or practical and emotional support and may help a diabetic adjust to leading a normal and enjoyable life. There is no reason why a healthy man or woman with diabetes should not have children. It a woman is going to have a baby there is no reason why she should not be able to care for the child until it is grown up, in the same way as other mothers who do not have diabetes. Once pregnancy is confirmed a woman must maintain, however, good control over diabetes. During the pregnancy it will probably be necessary to visit a doctor every 2 to 4 weeks so that diabetic control can be monitored as carefully as possible. The insulin requirement is likely to increase during pregnancy, especially during the second half. Sport is for everybody. As exercise decreases the blood glucose levels reduces the need for insulin, taking up a sport as a hobby is important for us all, but especially for people with diabetes. Summer camps for diabetics provide an opportunity for people with diabetes to try a variety of sports and activities, such as canoeing, skiing and sailing. Training staff teaches the children how to cope with tests, injections, hypoglycemic attacks and the routine of daily living with diabetes. This helps children how to look after themselves and become more independent. Children can enjoy a vacation in a situation where they are the same as everyone else. About 1 in every 20 Americans has diabetes, a disea...
