Early management and control of diabetes will help avoid complications that may arise later. This multiple-choice quiz will help you with important answers now.
The two main types of diabetes were originally named for the treatment involved or the typical age when the disease began. Type 1 diabetes used to be known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes was once known as adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, although some people with type 2 diabetes do need insulin.