I was diagnosed with Type 1 at age of 50, very healthy and the most my weight has ever been (including pregnancy) is 130lbs.
2006-08-10 07:43:51 · 14 answers · asked by sue p 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
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2006-08-10 08:11:20 · answer #1 · answered by green-aly-gator 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Type 1 usually occurs during adolesence but it can happen at any age. Sorry to here that this has happened to you.
People often get type 1 and type 2 confused because the media often talks about the weight issues that contribute to type 2 diabetes but neglect to say "type 2".
There's actually quite a big difference.
Type 2 or Diabetes Mellitus, obesity related diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disorder that is primarily characterized by insulin resistance, relative insulin deficiency, and hyperglycemia. It is presently incurable but it can be controlled with weight loss and proper diet.
Type 1 Diabetes is an auto-immune disease which is caused by genetic predisposition. For some reason, yet unknown, the body attacks the pancreas and eventually "kills" it so that no insulin is produced.
Type 1 Diabetics must take insulin which is the hormone that the pancreas makes. They also must control their carb intake and closely monitor blood glucose levels.
Contrary to some myths, type 1 Diabetes isn't cause by eating too many sweets.
Be sure to check out the American Diabetes Association website because they give a lot of good information and tips on self care. It's at http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
2006-08-10 10:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because with so many people over weight that is the type everyone sees. I'm type 1 also. Diagnosed when I was 7. Now I've had a baby and gained lots of weight. Everyone just assumes that I'm type 2. It really sucks. I even had someone ask me why I didn't just eat better, so I wouldn't have to take insulin. They didn't realize, (til I told them) that I would die without it regardless.
2006-08-11 10:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by SHELLBELL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is only about 1 million people that have type 1. It doesn't get much publicity. Type 2 is considered an epidemic and gets all the news. I hate it. I've had type 1 since I was 6 yrs old and everytime I tell someone that, I have to explain the difference. It sucks!
2006-08-10 08:02:50 · answer #4 · answered by haw1180 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know your feeling. I was diagnosed at 15 with type 1 and no one understands the difference. I wish people were more knowledgeable. Type 1 is so different from type 2.
2006-08-10 10:12:20 · answer #5 · answered by ♥HeidiJustine♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well saying TYPE 1 is saying that the problem started in the pancreas and in the amount of insulin that got lower and lower.
Saying type 2 is meaning a problem that began with lack of response to insulin.
And yes, it is ignorance.
2006-08-10 09:39:26 · answer #6 · answered by mbestevez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister told me it was because I don't pray enough! or I don't walk in the light or something like that! People that don't share the same disease try to put there two cents in all the time. I don't bother with them any more.
Im a type 1 and had it went I was 15.
2006-08-10 16:40:45 · answer #7 · answered by omapat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignorance
2006-08-10 08:04:42 · answer #8 · answered by lilly33 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People just assume. Had a girlfriend that was the same. 6'1" and about 155. Been a diabetic since her teens. Woman could run rings around most folks.
People need to stop watching all those commercials on TV...........
2006-08-10 07:50:46 · answer #9 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-11 11:29:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that! But my husband did...until..my brother in law was diagnosed with diabetes. My husband was shocked because my brother in law is at a great weight and health. Come to find out his diabetes was genetic.
2006-08-10 07:49:58 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋