Time and time again, people get so mixed up on type I vs. type II diabetes in this forum. Can we get enough supporters out there to demand a subtopic tree under diabetes for type I and type II?
2006-12-13 10:06:45 · 10 answers · asked by x 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Lots of great comments so far. Thanks for all the input! I'll keep it open a little longer to see what else comes in. However, I will forward this into Yahoo upon closure. I have a few friends in high (and low) places.
2006-12-13 13:09:45 · update #1
To Guy R, What do you mean I seem creepy? And my pic is weird? What??!!
Look at your pic, a grey faceless silhouette with a turtleneck. Who's the creepy one with a weird pic? Hmmm.
2006-12-13 15:37:51 · update #2
p.s. No offense to other grey faceless silhouettes.
2006-12-13 15:45:49 · update #3
I agree that it may help people who already KNOW which type of diabetes they have. However, people here are right in the fact that most don't even know Type 1 exists, so questions will more than likely get posted in the wrong forum. I still support the idea though.
Even a Type 2 who takes insulin may not have much in common with a Type 1.
Type 1's usually require MUCH lower doses and are prone to severe hypoglycemia, whereas Type 2's usually require large doses of insulin to overcome insulin resistance, and have their counter-regulatory system for pr eventing hypoglycemia intact, unlike Type 1's. A Type 1 insulin regime is usually more intense, and many use an insulin pump. Type 1's are also prone to DKA/ketones, which can be deadly if untreated. Type 2's generally are not.
For instance, a Type 2 may go for weeks without checking their BG (bad!) for whatever reason (i.e. denial, laziness, rebellion, etc.). If a Type 1 skipped even ONE test (particularly at bedtime), they could have serious consequences and even death if they had a nocturnal seizure from hypoglycemia.
Type 2's usually need to focus on diet, exercise and weight loss, Type 1's less so. A Type 1's main concern is glucose STABILITY, not simply lowering their blood sugar. Type 1's often have large swings in BG, and it is very hard to manage. Generally, Type 1's also do not need to lose weight.
Type 1's are often diagnosed in childhood or at a much younger age than the average Type 2. Hence, a variation in age groups.
Type 1's also tend to have other autoimmune diseases such as Celiac Disease, MS, or autoimmune thyroid disease. These are not related to Type 2 diabetes nor more common in them.
Also, the genetic risk for passing the conditions on and the causes of the two are completely different. It would save having to type out 2 different answers for both types.
There are many ways to help prevent Type 2 using lifestyle and possibly herbals and natural supplements such as chromium and cinnamin. These will do nothing to prevent Type 1, as it is not preventable.
There is even reason to believe that some complications in Type 1 and Type 2 even have different causes! For example, people with Type 1 diabetes are often found to have antibodies to their blood vessels and nerves, leading to an autoimmune link, not just damage from hyperglycemia. The lack of C-peptide in Type 1's also has been shown to contribute to neuropathy. Type 2's normally don't lack c-peptide and they don't have autoimmune antibodies. If all this is true, all that Type 1 and Type 2 may have in common is 50% of their name.
My 2 cents...
Cheers!
2006-12-13 12:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by reginachick22 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your pic is weird and you seem kinda creepy, but you are correct. Type 1 and type 2 have completely different perspectives and answers.
Diet, medication, and even the outlook on the future are completely different for the two different types. Many type two diabetics think they aren't as bad off because some doctor told them they do not have to take insulin. This is not true, many type 2 diabetics actually have worse control then some sap like me who has been taking insulin shots for 30 years now.
I test my blood, i shoot insulin maybe 5 times a day, sometimes it works sometimes no matter what I do, my blood sugar goes up anyway.
I really have no idea how a type 2 diabetes treats his problem or how the drugs they do work, but I do know that if I could get rid of this all consuming disease by losing 10 pounds and watching my diet, I would do that post haste.
2006-12-13 10:22:34 · answer #2 · answered by Guy R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Type 1 is a completely different ball game to type 2 Diabeties. With type 2 Diabeties, you can reverse it with lifestyle changes and control it, to not even needing medication eating a low GI diet regular exercise. will help control these keeping your weight down too. Type 1 there isn't a cure yet and although you have to do the same as type 2 there's not much chance of getting off medication although it can be reduced at times. Losing weight doesnt always mean that you will stop its effects but it can help. I've been there this year and In no longer considered diabetic. I am 143 kgs too now i was 198.8 kg before march this year 06 so that can tip you over.
2006-12-13 10:17:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it's necessary.
First, I agree with Courtney
Second, insulin treated persons with type 2 diabetes share common problems with type 1's.
Type 2 diabetics even if treated with oral agents should know about insulin treatment, because it might be an option for them in the future.
And I don't think that categorising into types is the most important issue, but the multifactorial management of the person with diabetes.
What we can do is explaining each time if there's a confusion.
2006-12-13 11:25:22 · answer #4 · answered by oanaveres 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just wish we could put up a list in the diabetes section saying the following :
Here is a list of diabetes symptoms:.........
There is no cure for either type 1 or 2..........
You do not get type 2 by eating too many sweets.....................
Don't listen to people who say " I suppose ....." in a health forum.
Alcohol makes your sugar levels go DOWN......
Along with some other facts.
I agree with you that is so frustrating to see the same questions answered incorrectly by the same people.
What can we do?
2006-12-13 11:33:22 · answer #5 · answered by Cammie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree. Type 1 and Type 2 are like polar opposites in some areas (I am a type 1) Our care, treatment, and situation is so unlike type 2's. I am also sick of everyone in society thinking I did this to my self or something stupid like that. I another person tells me to eat cinnamon or just watch what I eat then you'll be fine - I'll scream.
2006-12-13 11:23:58 · answer #6 · answered by BAR 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For me, things flow better when I'm writing in a notebook! I think there is something about that pencil to paper process that unlocks my creativity. I almost always type it up with plenty of changes and whatnot, but the writing gets my story out in the first place.
2016-03-29 06:14:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree too, but sadly Courtney is right. People still will tell us the great and wonderful way cinnamon can eliminate our diabetes.
2006-12-13 10:36:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately people don't know enough about either and even if there was a division they would likely post in the wrong place.
2006-12-13 10:12:59 · answer #9 · answered by Courtney 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you count me in.
2006-12-13 10:30:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋