What is the meaning of diabetes type 1 and type 2 because I am having diabetes from last 1 year but my parents was not have diabetes. I don't know the meaning of diabetes type 1 and type 2.
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Type 1 means you need only insulin life long type 2 means we can use tablets or insulin.
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Hi Sugar is a source of energy to the body. This sugar cannot be absorbed by the cells without insulin. Type 1 Diabetes is because of failure of insulin production in the body. It presents early in childhood and in young adults. This cannot be prevented. It has to be treated with insulin only. Type 2 Diabetes is because of insulin resistance which means production of insulin may be normal but the body cells are resistant to the effects of insulin. These patients present late. This can be prevented or delayed. This can be treated with oral medicines and insulin at a later stage.
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Diabetes I = also called juvenile diabetes, insulin dependent diabetes. It is due to deficiency of insulin hormone. Usually occur in childhood. Diabetes 2 = also called adult hood diabetes, non-insulin dependent diabetes. It is due to resistance of insulin. You are havinig noninsilin dependent type 2 diabetes,
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