Juvenile diabetic, also called insulin dependent,is a term used to describe an individual with type 1 diabetes. This form of diabetes is an endocrine condition that usually affects younger individuals, but can develop at any age. Experts believe it is caused by certain genetics, vitamin deficiencies, or infections, but they know that it is not due to being overweight or having high blood pressure. In this chronic disease, the immune system is over active and attacks the pancreas’ beta cells leaving them unable to produce adequate, if any, levels of insulin.

Insulin is required to transfer glucose from the bloodstream into the muscles, fat, and tissue where it will be converted into energy for the body. Without the vital insulin, the conversion of fuel cannot happen and the body is literally left without energy. The person does have a high blood glucose level, which can be extremely dangerous. If …