Types of Diabetes

Diabetes: Test Your Knowledge

Early management and control of diabetes will help avoid complications that may arise later. This multiple-choice quiz will help you with important answers now.

Did You Know?

If you have diabetes, your body is unable to use the glucose in your blood—the main source of energy for your body.

Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, accounts for 5 to 10 percent of all cases of diabetes in the United States.

Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It most commonly develops in middle age.

Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy—and usually subsides when the baby is born

Pre-Diabetes
Pre-diabetes means your blood sugar level is above normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes.

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