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Childhood Obesity May Lead to Type 1 Diabetes

October 7, 2008

The insulin is a hormone used by the body in metabolizing carbohydrates and in regulating blood sugar (glucose) levels. Some times, from special reasons, there is insufficient insulin to complete the body’s need. Then diabetes occurs. Type 1 diabetes is when the body has a total lack of insulin and the type 2 is when [...]