Typically, young people diagnosed with diabetes deal with Type I Diabetes. In this case, the body does not produce adequate insulin, but exogenous insulin (insulin injection, for example) helps the body function properly. Although young people diagnosed with diabetes usually have Type I Diabetes, it should be noted that what type of diabetes an individual has is not always clear.

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