Adolescents are usually diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Typically appearing in children and teenagers, Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune disorder where the pancreas secretes little or no insulin. The implication of the increasing obesity rates is that there is a growing prevalence of Type 2 diabetes which is characterized by the inability of the cells to respond to production or action of insulin. Control of diabetes in adolescents consists of glucose level checks, proper eating, active movement, and use of medical therapy. Preventive measures are essential to combat complications and to help promote the health of the individual.