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Overview & Types

Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism -- the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.

  1. What Is Diabetes?
  2. What Are the Different Types of Diabetes?
  3. What Is Diabetes Insipidus?
  4. What Is Gestagenic Diabetes Insipidus?
  5. What Is Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus?

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