- Type 2: 90% to 95% of the cases of diabetes in America
- Type 1: Damage to the pancreas caused by one’s own antibodies
- Diabetes: Condition that makes it hard for the body to control the level of glucose in the blood
- Obesity: The main cause of Type 2 Diabetes
- HDL: “Good” cholesterol
- Hyperglycemia: The elevation of glucose levels in the blood
- Atherosclerosis: Hardening of the arteries caused by a build-up of fatty materials
- Insulin: Hormone that helps the body control the level of glucose in the blood