My father has Type 2 diabetes, but my uncle recently got diagnosed with Type 1. I'm a bit confused, what exactly is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? Are their treatments also very different?
6 months ago
So, Type 1 is like, your body doesn't make insulin at all 🙅♀️, it's an autoimmune thing and usually starts early in life. Type 2, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or doesn't use it properly (insulin resistance) 🤔, and it's more common and often linked to lifestyle! Hope that helps!
6 months ago
Basically, with Type 1, your immune system attacks the cells that make insulin, so you need insulin shots from day one. Type 2 is usually developed later in life and is about the body not responding well to insulin, often manageable with diet, exercise, and sometimes oral meds before insulin. My health app has a lot of info on managing blood sugar for both types, it's very informative.
6 months ago
Type 1 is an autoimmune condition where the body destroys insulin-producing cells; it requires insulin from diagnosis. Type 2 is characterized by insulin resistance or insufficient insulin production, often diet and lifestyle-related, and can sometimes be managed without insulin initially.
6 months ago
It's important to know the difference, but for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan, always consult a doctor. Self-diagnosing or self-treating diabetes can be very dangerous. They can do the right tests and guide you.
5 months ago
Type 1 is when your body completely stops making insulin, it's genetic and usually diagnosed young. Type 2 is more about lifestyle, where your body doesn't use insulin effectively. For Type 2, regular exercise like walking, along with a healthy diet, can make a huge difference, if your doctor says it's okay, of course.
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