There are two common types of diabetes mellitus. Type 1
20th November 2008, Page 22
20th November 2008
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Page 22, 20th November 2008
— There are two common types of diabetes mellitus. Type 1
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affects three people in 1000 in the UK and often starts in childhood. Type 2 is 10 times more common and occurs because of an inherited resistance to insulin's effects. It is usually diagnosed after the age of 40, All patients who receive treatment that stimulates the release of insulin are at potential risk of hypoglycaemia, which can impair reaction times, or ability to undertake mental tasks.