Banting and Best (left) first successfully reduced blood glucose levels by injecting internal secretions of the pancreas into a dog whose pancreas had been surgically removed.
Type I diabetes is the most common form of childhood diabetes. It is caused by an inability to produce the hormone insulin. It is an extremely severe condition that requires lifelong follow-up from a number of specialist health professionals such as a paediatrician specializing in diabetes, a diabetes specialist nurse, a dietician and psychologist. Treatment is by replacing the hormone insulin into the body and this can be done by a number of methods. In recent years there have been rapid advances in the technologies used to deliver insulin. This is important as, with more effective delivery of insulin, there is less likelihood of diabetes related problems occurring and improved quality-of-life.
Type II diabetes usually, but not always, occurs in the presence of obesity. Again, this is a lifelong condition that requires specialist follow-up and treatments.
Type II diabetes usually, but not always, occurs in the presence of obesity. Again, this is a lifelong condition that requires specialist follow-up and treatments.
