Waking Times: Diabetes is considered to be one of the most common illnesses in
western society. Nearly one in ten Americans have it, making it one of
the most serious health epidemics of the 21st century. The pancreas of a type 1 diabetic
produces little to no insulin, which the body needs to carry glucose
from the bloodstream to the cells of the body. This form is only found
in about 5% of the population, and is usually diagnosed in children and
teenagers. Typically, a type 1 diabetic will take frequent injections in
order to maintain proper insulin levels in the body. A type 2 diabetic has a similar problem. The most common form by far, type 2
diabetes is where the body does not know how to properly process
insulin resulting in hyperglycemia, a rising of blood sugar levels
beyond what is considered healthy.
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