What’s the difference? Type 1 vs. Type 2 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes, or juvenile diabetes, is most commonly diagnosed before the age of 30. It is an autoimmune disease, the most severe form of diabetes, which attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. While the causes are not completely understood, scientists believe that genetic and environmental triggers are involved. To stay alive, people with Type 1 must inject insulin daily.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when insulin that the body produces is less efficient at moving sugar out of the bloodstream. While Type 1 diabetics are insulin-dependent for life, Type 2 diabetes can be treated with appropriate diet choices, exercise, and weight management.
The warning signs of Type 1 and 2 diabetes include:
. Extreme thirst
. Frequent urination
. Sudden weight loss
. Blurry vision
. Drowsiness, lethargy
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. To get involved or make a donation, please visit http://www.jdrf.ca.
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