what's worse - Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes?

Question

which is worse and why?

Answer 1

1

Answer 2

1

Answer 3

Type 1

Answer 4

2

Answer 5

Diabetes whether type 1 or type 2 is a bad deal. Type 1 is caused either by a genetic defect or a chemical interference that destroys the ability to produce insulin. Most people are born with it or contract it at a very early age and therefore it is referred to as juvenile diabetes though it can occur at any age. Type 2 is caused by the body's inability to use the insulin produced efficiently. Some people can control it with diet and exercise for awhile while others must also take medication. Though in the past called adult onset diabetes, more and more children are getting this type now. Many with type 2 will eventually wind up on insulin because diabetes can only be slowed down, it cannot be completely stopped and there is the aging factors involved.

There is no cure for either type of Diabetes but it is not the death sentence it used to be. I have known people with both types who have successfully managed their diabetes for more than 30 years without devestating side effects. I've known those who are Type 2 who have successfully managed for more than 40 years.

The key to both is diet and exercise. No, that does not mean that they cannot have sugar - glucose is the key to energy production in the body - it does mean they have to watch blood sugar levels and avoid the wide swings in their numbers and find the foods that best suit their systems and lifestyle. It also means they do not have to be marathon runners, but they do need to be active - couch potatoes do not survive as long as those who are active and stay on top of their health.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Having worked with Diabetes for a few years I would have to say that Type 2 can be worse, often because the early symptoms can be illusive and many doctors say people are just getting old, not sick, so by the time they get a diagnosis they might already have complications like glaucoma or neuropathy that could have been avoided.

But then Type 1 can be devastating for kids and make them feel very isolated.

Answer 8

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what's worse - Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes?
which is worse and why?

Answer 9

Type 1 is more dangerous - it's childhood onset diabetes or insulin resistance. The pancreas can't produce the hormoe the body needs. It will need to be injected.
Type 2 is adult onset. This usually happens to people who are born with a weakness for the disease, but bring it on themselves with a poor diet and lack of exercise. This one is not as bad because the worst thing about it is that it is preventable.

Answer 10

Neither are any fun. I and my oldest son is type 1. I was diagnosed at 38, ignored the symptoms for a long time. I started having server complications last year at 45. Diabetic coma, bs went to 1900, also it dropped to 14mg. Now I have serve nerve damage, insomia and fatigue. I am 5'8'/140lbs. My son was 19, he too is type 1 5'9/150lbs. My mom is type II, her complication is considered mild to moderate, though she could lose some pounds. Either way, Diabetes is monster to deal with. I spend my day doing a balance act. Enjoy your life, no matter what is thrown to you.