Diabetes is a disease that occurs when a person’s blood contains too much glucose, or sugar, which can lead to serious health problems. Dr. Kelly Shoemake of Ellisville Medical Center explains the differences in the types of diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes is known as juvenile on-site diabetes, and is most often diagnosed in children. “That type of diabetes…is responsive only to insulin.”

Type 2 diabetes is the one more people are familiar with, and it accounts for approximately 90% of the diabetes cases.  It’s more of an insidious on-set, and it can develop into the 30s, 40s and 50s. Most common symptoms are increased uriniation (especially during the night), increased thirst and increased appetite.

To learn more, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shoemake at Ellisville Medical Clinic, call (601) 477-8553.