The 3rd edition of Understanding Diabetes has been updated with new and additional information. 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 I diabetes type 2 diabetes including factors causing insulin resistance pre-diabetes prenatal diabetes Discusses diabetes in youth.Lists symptoms and risk factors. And includes tips for successful diabetes management. Available in the following size and formats: 20" x 26" heavy paper ISBN 978-14698-9489-8 20" x 26" laminated with eyelets at top corners ISBN 978-14698-9492-8 printed in USA