Over the past 2000 years, diabetes has been a devastating and deadly disease. It was first documented around 1500 BCE by the ancient Egyptians, who believed it to be an unusual condition in which a person urinated a lot and lost weight without trying. Doctors determined whether or not a person had diabetes by checking whether their urine had a “sweet taste.” People with diabetes would die within weeks or months because there was no treatment plan yet and their bodies were not producing enough insulin (Polonsky). Diabetes has become more common in modern society due to the increase in obesity. Diabetes has been divided into two groups: type 1 and type 2. Although type 2 is more common, a person can develop either type of diabetes at any age. . Type 1 diabetes is called “juvenile diabetes” or “insulin-dependent diabetes.” This type of diabetes is usually diagnosed in children, adolescents and young adults (What Diabetes Is). The beta cells in the pancreas, which normally store and release insulin, can no longer create insulin because the body's immune system has taken over and destroyed them (beta cells). Type 2 diabetes, called "adult-onset diabetes" or "non-insulin-dependent diabetes" is the most common type of diabetes, which can also develop at any age. It usually starts with insulin resistance, which is a condition in which fat, muscle and liver cells do not use insulin in the correct way. First, the pancreas continues to produce insulin, but eventually loses its ability to do so due to unhealthy meals consumed (What is Diabetes). People with type 1 diabetes must inherit risk factors from both parents. It is more common among Caucasians because they have the...... middle of paper......or middle finger. In some cases, they are also unable to feel if they have been injured, which usually occurs in the feet. Dark spots on the skin of the neck are usually a sign of insulin resistance (Mayo Clinic Staff). There are several types of treatments for type 1 diabetes. It requires treatment to maintain blood sugar levels in the range of 70 to 100 mg/dl (Ruhl). Most people monitor their blood sugar and eat accordingly. Taking an insulin injection, exercising regularly, and eating healthily are other treatment plans that people follow. Type 2 diabetes follows the same treatment plan. According to Dale Evans, “Life is not over because you have diabetes. Make the most of what you have, be grateful. Diabetes can be controlled if the person really takes care of themselves. Exercising and monitoring the food consumed is the most important factor in staying healthy..