Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where they body's own immune system attacks the insulin producing cells in the pancreas. Although it is more commonly diagnosed by age 25 there are plenty who are diagnosed much later in life, even senior citizens. This type must be controlled with insulin injected with a syringe or pump, and recently inhaled insulin has been approved.
Type 2 is the most common type. 90-95% of diabetics have this type of diabetes. It's caused by insulin resistance. The body makes plenty of insulin but for reasons not completely understood, the cells are resistant to insulin. Insulin is needed for glucose, the bodies preferred fuel, to get into cells. (This is why insulin has to be injected in type 1's) This type used to be more common in adults over the age of 40 but is becoming increasingly more common in younger age groups, including children. The treatment usually starts with diet and exercise and weight loss if needed. If that's not enough for control oral medications are used. There are several types on the market. Some stimulate the pancreas to make more insulin, some make the body more receptive to insulin, some slow digestion. The newest on the market is Byetta, and is injected. Insulin is usually the last choice. It's a myth that type 2's are not treated with insulin. Also it's not the treatment that defines the type, it's the cause, so if a type 2 starts taking insulin it doesn't mean they have changed types.
2006-10-14 17:21:48
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2016-09-17 08:09:41
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2016-05-14 19:53:27
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People can get diabetes at any age. There are three main kinds. Type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is usually first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young adults. With this form of diabetes, the beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin because the body’s immune system has attacked and destroyed them. Treatment for type 1 diabetes includes taking insulin, making wise food choices, being physically active, taking aspirin daily (for some), and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol. Type 2 diabetes, formerly called adult-onset diabetes or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is the most common form of diabetes. People can develop type 2 diabetes at any age—even during childhood. This form of diabetes usually begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which fat, muscle, and liver cells do not use insulin properly. At first, the pancreas keeps up with the added demand by producing more insulin. In time, however, it loses the ability to secrete enough insulin in response to meals. Being overweight and inactive increases the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Treatment includes using diabetes medicines, making wise food choices, being physically active, taking aspirin daily, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.
2016-03-18 08:07:18
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answered by Anonymous
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Type 1 is an autoimmune disease. Your pancreas can't make insulin anymore because the beta cells in your pancrease are destroyed by your body's immune system. You HAVE to take insulin injections to control blood glucose.
It used to be called juvinile diabetes but now reaserch is finding that type 1 happens in adults (although rare )and children too
Type 2 you can make insulin but some how insulin isn't effective and it can't give signal to your cell to take in more glucose in blood stream after a meal effectively. You don't necessarily need insulin injections. You just have to watch your blood glucose carefully.
It used to be called adult onset diabetes . Now alot of younger kids are getting type 2.
2006-10-17 20:21:18
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answered by chanseypokemon 2
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Type one diabetes is usually caused by destruction of the endocrine pancreas. The cause is the inability of your body to synthesize enough insulin. It is more commonly found in young people, and sufferers tend to be thin and loosing weight even though they eat (and drink) a large amount. This type of diabetes is always treated with insulin and the dose of insulin may be adjusted, but should never be stopped.
In type 2 diabetes, the main problem is resistance of the body to insulin, though there is sometimes no problem with production (and in many cases type 2 diabetics will have high insulin levels). They are often (but not always) older, often obese, and may gain weight even though they are diabetic. Type 2 diabetes may sometimes be treated by diet, may require oral drugs, and may require insulin, which may sometimes be stopped for periods of time without ill effects depending on the situation.
2006-10-14 18:08:27
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High blood levels of glucose can cause several problems, including frequent urination, excessive thirst, hunger, fatigue, weight loss, and blurry vision. However, because type 2 diabetes develops slowly, some people with high blood sugar experience no symptoms at all. How to treat diabetes naturally https://tr.im/m1P3q
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes:
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Weight loss in spite of increased appetite
Fatigue
Nausea
Vomiting
Patients with type 1 diabetes usually develop symptoms over a short period of time, and the condition is often diagnosed in an emergency setting.
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes:
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Increased appetite
Fatigue
Blurred vision
Slow-healing infections
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If you think you have diabetes i think you should have a checkup and speak with your doctor just in case.
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