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Once you are diagnosed with diabetes, it is important that you wear your diabetes medical identification tag at all times — at school, during recreational activities and while you are traveling.

If you should need medical attention for any reason, your ID tag will ensure that you get the proper care and treatment as quickly as possible.
Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes used to be called "adult-onset" or "non-insulin dependent diabetes".
The most common kind of diabetes in adults is Type 2 Diabetes.

When you have Type 2 Diabetes your pancreas makes insulin but the body does not respond fully to the insulin, resulting in a high glucose level in the blood.

Diabetes CenterType 2 Diabetes is sometimes diagnosed in children and teens, especially those who have other relatives with diabetes and who are also overweight.

Most people with Type 2 Diabetes can initially control the Diabetes by taking a pill that helps their bodies be more sensitive to insulin, but getting exercise and eating a healthful diet. Eventually, some people with Type 2 Diabetes also need to take insulin shots in addition to their pill.

Signs and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes:

  • Frequent urination
  • Increased thirst
  • Increased hunger
  • Weight loss
  • Feeling tired or weak
  • Blurred vision
  • Some people with Type 2 Diabetes do not have any symptoms


Children and teens who are overweight and who do not get enough physical activity are more at risk to develop Type 2 Diabetes.

Kids with Type 2 Diabetes can continue to participate in activities like other children their age, with guidance from their Diabetes doctor and nurse. Children with Diabetes are health, can play sports, have sleepovers, attend parties and trick-or-treat on Halloween.

If you are diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes you can lead a healthy life by taking your medications and following your prescribed diet and exercise guidelines.