Publisher's Synopsis
The ailments and conditions that afflict people today can be confusing, disturbing and painful - emotionally as well as physically - to impressionable young people. The "Diseases and Disorders" series offers young readers a means of understanding these ailments and their ramifications. This volume examines the causes, effects and treatment of diabetes.;Diabetes is a disease without a cure, which affects the way the body uses food for energy. Because diabetes can cause many serious complications, it is the fifth deadliest disease in America today. More than 17 million Americans currently have diabetes. Many are children and young adults, and those numbers are expected to continue to grow. Although the cause of diabetes is a mystery, there are a number of steps people can take to lower their risk of developing diabetes.
