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What are Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

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Language
English
Creator
Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia

This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet explains what Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are, what is insulin, as well as symptoms, and treatments.

Print Code: PL-0335
Please note, print copies of this pamphlet must be ordered through the IWK from the King's Printer.

This pamphlet is also available in: 
French: PL-0335-FR Qu’est-ce que le diabète de type 1 et le diabète de type 2?
Arabic: PL-0335-AR ما ھو مرض السكري من النوع الأول والنوع الثاني؟

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