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HCA 240 WEEK 7 assignment
For this assignment, complete this chart to create an easy-to-read reference that will help you understand how the two forms of diabetes mellitus differ. Maintaining proper levels of insulin is critical for diabetes patients. The means by which insulin can be regulated depends upon which type of diabetes a patient has.

Complete the chart with a 25- to 50-word response for each box.

Form of diabetes	Age of onset	Defects in insulin and effects on glucose metabolism	Risk factors	Prevention and treatment
Type I: Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus 	Usually prior to age 30			
Type II: Noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus 	Usually after age 45