Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the United States and around the world, affecting those affected in many different ways; It can be treated effectively, however, with proper diet, exercise and medications. Another name for diabetes would be “Diabetes Mellitus”; diabetes derives from the Greek siphon (tube folded in two through which a liquid flows); and Mellitus come from the Latin language and means sweet like honey ("NC WiseOwl Home Page." NC WiseOwl Home Page. Np, nd Web. March 16, 2014. (Print)). Diabetes occurs when high levels of glucose, also known as sugar, enter a person's bloodstream. Diabetes also determines how high or low the glucose level is in a person's body. It is known to be the leading cause of death in the United States. There are different types of diabetes, some very different; and then some are even very similar (“Diabetes.” University of Maryland Medical Center. Np, nd Web. March 12, 2014.). Pre-diabetes is when a person's glucose level is higher than normal; but it's not high enough to say they have diabetes. This can be reversed with exercise and healthy choices. Try replacing fatty, fried foods with grilled, broiled, or baked foods. Also try replacing desired sweets with fresh fruit. Also, keep in touch with a doctor to know what exercises to do and also to track his progress. The first type of diabetes is type one, which is the minor version of diabetes. It is found in children and the reason for this would be; that the child does not have enough insulin in his system. Another reason could be that the cells in their body do not react with the insulin and glucose in their body system. Type one diabetes can be treated… focus of article… type two diabetes (Medical News Today. MediLexicon International, n.d. Web. March 12, 2014.). The most common would be: children with diabetes can get out of it. This myth is also not true. The reason for this is that most children suffer from diabetes; they usually develop type 1 diabetes. They must take insulin for the rest of their lives. Works Cited "Diabetes". University of Maryland Medical Center. Np, nd Web. March 12, 2014."Diabetes." Np, nd Web. March 12, 2014. Medical news today. MediLexicon International, ndWeb. March 12, 2014."Age, race, sex, and family history: American Diabetes Association®." American Diabetes Association. Np, nd Web. March 14, 2014. “NC WiseOwl Home Page.” NC WiseOwl Home Page. Np, nd Web. March 16, 2014. (Print)"Dialysis Types and Benefits - MedicineNet." MedicineNet. Np, nd Web. March 31. 2014.