Diabetes is increasingly affecting children at younger ages. Many children are now diagnosed with diabetes before the age of 12. This is due to diets high in sugar from foods like fast food burgers and sweets. Diabetes results from either the body not producing enough insulin or developing a resistance to insulin, which regulates blood sugar. The main types of diabetes are type 1 which requires insulin injections and type 2 which is typically diagnosed in adults and can be managed through diet and exercise. Proper treatment involves dietary management, exercise, medication, and regular doctor visits to avoid serious health complications.
