Diabetes affects over 285 million people worldwide and can be categorized into three main types: Type I which affects 15% of cases mostly in young people and requires insulin injections; Type II which affects 85% of older individuals and may be treated through insulin injections, exercise or drugs if insulin production is low or not functioning; and gestational diabetes which impacts 5% of pregnancies. Treatment for Type I is insulin injections while Type II can be managed through insulin injections, exercise or medication depending on insulin levels and functioning.
