Question

what is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Answer 1

TYPE 1 DIABETES

TYPE 2 DIABETES

Definition Type 1 diabetes develops when the insulin - producing cells in the body have been destroyed and the body is unable to produce any insulin Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus The onset is sudden Risk factors - Family history Age at onset - mostly in childhood Autoimmune disease such as thyroid disease, celiac disease History of child hood illness - enteroviruses, adenoviruses, cytomegaloviruses Body size is thin or normal Cause - Our immune system destroys cells in our pancrease that make insulin Warning Signs / symptoms Feeling more thirsty than usual ( poly dypsia) Dry mouth Fruity breath Frequent urination ( polyuria) Lack of energy Increased appetite weight loss Skin problems - Itching dry skin, poor circulation, fungal infections, bacterial infection Complication Heart disease and stroke Kidney failure Blindness Gum disease and tooth loss Treatment Insulin Blood glucose monitoring Meal plan

Deifinition Type 2 diabetes is a relative lack of insulin or resistance to the action of insulin; usually insulin is sufficient to stabilize fat and protein metaboilsm but not carbohydrate metabolism Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus The onset is gradual Risk factors - Prediabetes history Family history Sedentary lifestyle Overweight Age 45< History of heart disease High blood pressure High triglyceride level Diabetes during pregnancy Cause - the insulin producing cells in the body are unable to produce enough insulin or when the insulin that is produced does not work properly Symptoms Increased thirst Polyphagia dry mouth frequent urination unexplained weight loss fatigue Blurred vision Headaches Complications Daibetic retinopathy Diabetic neuropathy Diabetic nephropathy Macrovascular disorders Treatment Glycemic control - Diet / lifestyle, exercise, oral hypoglycemic medication Treatment of associated conditions