Lauryn Fanning
There are major forms of diabetes classified by the American Diabetes Association as type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent diabetes, the body's immune system kills the cells that release insulin, eventually eliminating insulin production. Without insulin, cells cannot absorb sugar (glucose), which is needed to produce energy. Type 2 diabetes, or also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes, the body isn't able to use insulin, or what is called insulin resistance.…