Is type 2 diabetes autoimmune?
I'm doing some research for a family member who just got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I've heard some conflicting information. Is type 2 diabetes considered an autoimmune condition, or is that only for type 1?
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4 months ago
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Honestly, people often confuse Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 is autoimmune, where your body attacks its own insulin-producing cells. But for Type 2, it's more about insulin resistance and lifestyle factors. My doctor explained this clearly when I was diagnosed.
4 months ago
Not really, Type 2 is generally not considered an autoimmune disease in the same way Type 1 is. It’s more complex, involving genetics and lifestyle mostly. So, focusing on diet and exercise is usually the first line of defense, but always confirm with your doc.
4 months ago
Ho na, I also had this confusion initially. But no, Type 2 diabetes is not autoimmune. It happens when your body doesn't use insulin properly or doesn't make enough. So lifestyle changes help a lot, haan na.
4 months ago
Beta, no, Type 2 is not like that. It's usually from our eating habits and not enough physical activity. Type 1 is when your body fights itself. For Type 2, control over what you eat and walking daily is very important, then maybe neem juice thoda can help, but always ask doctor first.
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4 months ago
Oh, that's Type 1, I think! Type 2 is like, your body just isn't listening to the insulin anymore. My doctor said it's often a mix of genes and too many sweets, haha. Gotta watch those mithais, but life's too short to skip all of them!
4 months ago
Actually yaar, that's Type 1 diabetes. Type 2 is different, it's more about how your body handles sugar and insulin. Not an autoimmune attack. So, diet and exercise really matter here, you know?