Type I diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults and occurs when the body does not produce insulin, a hormone needed to convert food into energy. Type II diabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or the body ignores the insulin. Over 23 million Americans have diabetes, with 1.6 million new cases diagnosed each year in adults. Symptoms of Type I include frequent urination, thirst, hunger, weight loss and fatigue while Type II has the same symptoms plus infections, vision issues, and numbness. Diabetes cannot be cured but can be managed through medicines like insulin, and Type II can be prevented through diet and exercise.