Diabetes linked to heredity, obesity - Thu, 22 Jul 2010 PST

DEAR DR. GOTT: I have been a type 2 diabetic for four years now. What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? DEAR READER: Diabetes is a disorder in which blood-glucose levels are above normal. People develop diabetes either because the pancreas doesnt produce adequate insulin or because the cells in the muscles, liver and fat dont use insulin properly. This results is glucose ......