UNDERSTANDING DIABETES ANATOMICAL CHART (LAMINATED

Includes a general definition of diabetes.

Describes how diabetes is diagnosed.

Illustrates what happens in diabetes and insulin action in a body cell.

Also describes the following types of diabetes:

• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes including factors causing insulin resistance
• Pre-diabetes
• Prenatal diabetes

Discusses diabetes in youth.

Lists symptoms and risk factors.

Includes tips for successful diabetes management.