Florida Department of Health

Insulin is a hormone made by your pancreas. It acts like a key to let blood sugar into cells in your body for use as energy. If you have type …

Your body breaks down most of the food you eat into sugar (glucose) and releases it into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to …

The Florida Department of Health has partnered with various organizations that provide resources for National Diabetes Prevention Program and Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support. Some of these partners include: University …

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes are serious and usually happen quickly, over a few days to weeks, and can include: Increased thirst or hunger Increased urination or bedwetting Fatigue Unexplained …