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Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can lead to significant health complications (heart disease, stroke, blindness, damage to blood vessels and nerves, and kidney failure), especially when diabetes is not controlled with medication, diet, or lifestyle habits. Both can also reduce life expectancy. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the body either produces insufficient or no insulin, or doesn’t use insulin properly causing blood sugar (glucose) levels to rise (hyperglycemia). Glucose is the body’s main source of energy, and the pancreas produces a hormone called insulin that helps convert glucose from the food you eat into energy the body uses.
What Are Symptoms of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?Symptoms of diabetes include:
What Causes Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?Type 1 and type 2 diabetes each have different causes and risk factors. Type 1 Diabetes CausesType 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune reaction in which the body attacks itself and destroys beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin so little to no insulin is produced by the pancreas. Risk factors for developing type 1 diabetes include:
Type 2 Diabetes CausesType 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, is caused by several factors, including genetics and lifestyle factors such as being overweight or obese and physical inactivity. Factors that can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes include:
How Are Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosed?Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are diagnosed with the following tests:
SLIDESHOWType 2 Diabetes: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments See SlideshowWhat Is the Treatment for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are treated with lifestyle modifications and medications when needed. Lifestyle changes to manage diabetes include:
Medications used to treat diabetes include:
If lifestyle changes and medications do not help control diabetes, other treatments may include:
Reviewed on 1/18/2022 References Image Source: iStock Images https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes https://www.fda.gov/media/119148/download https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/type1.html https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-life-expectancy.html Which is better type 1 or type 2 diabetes?Type 2 diabetes is often a milder form of diabetes than type 1. Nevertheless, type 2 diabetes can still cause major health complications, particularly to the eyes, nerves and kidneys (similar to type 1). Also, like type 1, type 2 diabetes increases your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Which diabetes type is more severe?In type 1 diabetes, symptoms tend to come on quickly and be more severe. Some of the symptoms of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are: Feeling more thirsty than usual. Urinating often.
Can type 2 diabetes turn to type 1?Type 2 diabetes can't turn into type 1 diabetes, since the two conditions have different causes. Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks and destroys the islet beta cells in the pancreas.
Is type 2 diabetes getting worse?Type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition, meaning it can get worse over time. In that case, your medications, diet, and exercise goals may need adjustments.
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