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What is the difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

Diabetes is a metabolic condition that develops among individuals when either the pancreas insufficiently produces the required hormone or the body is unable to properly utilize insulin produced. Sugar levels in the blood are controlled by insulin. Diabetes is of two types, type 1 and type 2. The differences between them are:


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Type 1

Type 2

Cause of illness.

Diabetes type 1 is an autoimmune condition that mainly manifests in childhood or adolescence.


In this the pancreas stops producing insulin.


The development of type 2 diabetes is primarily due to lifestyle factors like over-weight, stress, hereditary, and takes place over time.

How it impacts one?

Your body is attacking the cells in your pancreas, which results in your pancreas being unable to produce any insulin. This requires the patient to take insulin from outside.

The body becomes insulin resistance and is not able to properly utilize the insulin produced in the body.

Symptoms associated with it.

• Since, it happens mainly in kids:

• Feeling more thirsty than usual

• Urinating a lot

• Bed-wetting in children who have never wet the bed during the night

• Feeling very hungry

• Losing weight without trying

• Feeling irritable or having other mood changes

• Feeling tired and weak

• Having blurry vision


Because of their slower onset, the symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be more challenging to spot.

• Increased thirst

• Frequent urination

• Increased hunger

• Unintended weight loss

• Fatigue

• Blurred vision

• Slow-healing sores

• Frequent infections

• Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet

• Areas of darkened skin, usually in the armpits and neck


Management of diabetes.

Patients with Type 1 are treated with insulin to bring their blood sugar levels under control.


Reversal is not possible in Type 1 Diabetic.

Diabetes type 2 can be managed in a wider variety of ways than diabetes type 1. These include medication, exercise and diet. Insulin treatment is also an option for people who have type 2 diabetes.


Diabetes Reversal is possible in Type 2 Diabetics.

Prevention and cure.

There is currently no treatment that can reverse type 1 diabetes, but research is ongoing.

By Proper Diet & Lifestyle, Type 2 Diabetes is easily preventable.

Also, with personalized changes, it can be reversed in majority of patients.

Conclusion


There are challenging moments in managing type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Although the two types of diabetes are distinct, anyone with the disease can experience the emotional toll that it can take. Recognizing the emotional toll a chronic condition can take, regardless of its origin or treatment, is crucial.


You should know that you are not alone if you are having difficulty managing your diabetes.

It's up to you to figure out what helps you the most, but there are many options available. Visit the Dia Happy Clinic to learn more about the condition and find out how to deal with it better. Make an appointment and talk to the experts today.


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