Stages of Diabetes are very different depending on how long the individual has had the disease, as well as the type of Diabetes Mellitus. Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes will develop suddenly, while signs of Type 2 will appear gradually, but will present as the same symptoms. Many times, the individual may have Diabetes-especially Type 2-for an extended time and not even know it. According to the American Diabetes Association, there are currently over seven million people with Diabetes Mellitus that are unaware they have this deadly disease, while seventy-nine million are pre-Diabetic.

The beginning stages of Diabetes may be termed pre-Diabetes as processes in the body are starting to show signs of insulin resistance, but there is still hope for the individual in preventing the disease from full onset. Researchers have confirmed that patients that are in this category can easily prevent Diabetes by altering their lifestyle in a …