The document discusses the causes, prevention, and treatment of diabetes. It notes that diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body does not properly use insulin. Prevention methods include maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active, and visiting your healthcare provider regularly for foot and blood sugar checks. Treatment for type 1 diabetes focuses on increasing insulin production or decreasing glucose absorption, while treatment for type 2 diabetes considers which medication will best control blood sugar levels based on a person's other health conditions, medication side effects, and costs.