The 2 types of diabetes are type I and type II. Type I diabetes is
characterized by the pancreas making too little or no insulin. An
individual with diabetes type I will have to inject insulin
throughout the day in order to control glucose levels. Type II
diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is characterized by
the pancreas not producing enough insulin to control glucose levels
or the cells not responding to insulin. When a cell does not respond
to insulin, it is known as insulin resistance. When a subject is
diagnosed with type II diabetes, exercise and weight control are
prescribed as measures to help with insulin resistance. If this does
not control glucose levels, then medication is prescribed. The risk
factors for type II diabetes include: inactivity, high cholesterol,
obesity, and hypertension. Inactivity alone is a very strong risk
factor that has been proven to lead to diabetes type II. Exercise
will have a positive effect on diabetes type II while improving
insulin sensitivity while type I cannot be controlled be an exercise
program. Over 90f individuals with diabetes have type II.
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