• Type 1 - usually diagnosed during childhood, this type of diabetes stems from a lack of insulin production.
• Type 2 - the most common type of diabetes, is a product of insulin resistance combined with a lack of proper insulin production. Also referred to as Adult-Onset Diabetes.
• Gestational - occurs in some pregnant women, generally in their first trimester. Usually there is a family history of diabetes and the disease disappears after the baby is born.

The American Heart Association indicates that diabetes can often be regulated with a proper diet. Some scientists think a powerful antioxidant, Vitamin E, may help to reduce the risk of health problems such as heart disease, stroke and cancer. Vitamin E may also help prevent the oxidation of LDL or "bad" cholesterol, which contributes to plaque buildup on artery walls. For heart healthy recipes, go to Cookbook Offer.

The American Diabetes Association indicates that people who are diabetic should also closely control their blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Eating a diet high in unsaturated fats, which includes vegetable oil, corn oil and canola oil, as well as other plant-based fats, helps control blood pressure and cholesterol levels. For more information go to Know Your Fats.

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