The Diabetic Breastfeeding Mother
The 3 Types of Diabetes Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM, Type I, or Juvenile Onset Diabetes): IDDM is usually first diagnsed in people under the age of 25 and results in absolute insulin deficiency. Type 1 diabetics have to take insulin every day. Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM, or Type II): Type 2 diabetes is mostly seen in adults. Type 2 diabetics can make enough insulin to prevent ketoacidosis but not enough to meet the total body needs....