November is American Diabetes Awareness Month, so we will be dedicating most of our November bloggy energy toward Diabetes awareness!
I always wondered: What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
Do you know?
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I always wondered: What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
Do you know?
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Type 1 Diabetes used to be called Juvenile Diabetes because it is diagnosed primarily in children and young adults. Only 5% of people with diabetes have type 1. With type 1 diabetes, your body is not producing any insulin. Insulin is an important chemical that converts sugar and other food into energy you can use. When the pancreas stops producing insulin, you have to put insulin into your body - by injection or pump.
Type 2 Diabetes is actually getting more and more common. In fact, many people are at high risk for it and unaware.* With type 2 diabetes, the body doesn't produce enough insulin, or the cells are ignoring the insulin that is produced. Glucose then builds up in the blood, raising the blood sugar level, which can damage blood vessels and cells. If diabetes isn't managed, lots of dangerous things can happen. The good news is, there are many simple ways to prevent Type 2 Diabetes!
Want to learn more? Stay tuned for future posts on Signs & Symptoms, Risk Factors, and more about Diabetes!
Type 2 Diabetes is actually getting more and more common. In fact, many people are at high risk for it and unaware.* With type 2 diabetes, the body doesn't produce enough insulin, or the cells are ignoring the insulin that is produced. Glucose then builds up in the blood, raising the blood sugar level, which can damage blood vessels and cells. If diabetes isn't managed, lots of dangerous things can happen. The good news is, there are many simple ways to prevent Type 2 Diabetes!
Want to learn more? Stay tuned for future posts on Signs & Symptoms, Risk Factors, and more about Diabetes!
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