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Not just in the way it develops, but in the way it's treated. And it's not just those two. There is type 1, type 2, gestational ... and that's just Diabetes MELLITUS! There's also a Diabetes Insipidus that doesn't have anything to do with Blood sugar levels. It drives me crazy for someone to ask a diabetes related question and not specify which type. Maybe I'm taking this too seriously, but when I come here I come because I want to help (and to learn) and it's impossible when people do not include these basic details.
10 points goes to whoever can give the differences between type 1 and type 2, accurately and in detail.
Sorry for the rant, thanks for listening :D
My Daughter is Type 1, diagnosed at age 10 six years ago.
Type 1 Diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not produce insulin. In this case the body attacks an organ known as the pancreas where insulin is made.
Those with Type 1 Diabetes are required to take insulin injections to move sugar from the bloodstream. This type of diabetes is usually diagnosed before age 40.
Type 2 Diabetes occurs when insulin that the body produces is less efficient at moving sugar out of the bloodstream. Some sugar is moved out of the blood, just not as effectively compared to a person with normal insulin efficiency. High blood sugars are a result of this.
Diet, exercise, weight loss, and possible medications are the treatment for this type of diabetes. Occasionally, someone with Type 2 may be placed on insulin to better control blood sugars. This type of diabetes is associated with physical inactivity and obesity. Type 2 Diabetes used to be thought of as the adult onset type of diabetes.
