What is the difference between diabetes 1 and 2?
My father has Type 2 diabetes, and my uncle has Type 1. I'm trying to understand their conditions better. What is the main difference between diabetes 1 and 2?
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4 months ago
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Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body cannot produce insulin at all, usually starting in childhood. Type 2 is when the body doesn't use insulin properly, often linked to lifestyle. While drinking bitter gourd juice can help manage Type 2 sugar levels slightly, both conditions absolutely require proper medical treatment and doctor's supervision.
4 months ago
Think of Type 1 as your body forgetting to make the key (insulin) entirely, while Type 2 is your body having the key but the lock (cells) is jammed because of too many sweets and lack of movement! Don't worry, both are very manageable. Just listen to your doc and cut down on those gulab jamuns!
4 months ago
In our household, we always stress on eating millets for sugar control. Type 1 is a natural lack of insulin production, and Type 2 is insulin resistance due to age or lifestyle. My family always says home remedies are good, but we must strictly follow the diabetologist's prescriptions for our daily insulin and pills.
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4 months ago
Type 1 is an autoimmune condition, but Type 2 is highly related to our daily physical activity and weight. For Type 2, regular brisk walking for 30 minutes after meals can significantly improve insulin sensitivity. However, for both types, you must consult your endocrinologist before starting any heavy fitness routine.
4 months ago
Based on my research and what our doctor explained, Type 1 is an autoimmune disease where the pancreas destroys its own insulin-producing cells, requiring lifelong insulin injections. Type 2 is insulin resistance, which can often be managed with oral medicines, diet, and exercise. Always get an HbA1c test done to let the doctor diagnose it accurately.