[Nixonsupercool]

Hi, I'm David and I'm willing to know the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and also which one is more dangerous. I have my Mother and Aunt who have it (not sure which type). So, please help me out to know about this.

Thanks in advance,
David Nixon

 

[John.in.France]

Both forms of diabetes are dangerous.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition which causes our own body to attack the cells which produce insulin. It tends to appear at quite a young age but it is not unknown for it to develop quite late in life.

Type 2 diabetes tends to develop later in life as a result of our body resisting the action of insulin rather than the lack of it.

Treatment for type 1 will always require the administration of insulin. It may be required for type 2 cases but not always.

I suggest you explore this site Blood Sugar 101 for a fuller understanding of these complex conditions.

I have moved your post to our forum for the friends and families of diabetics.

 

[Nixonsupercool]

Thank you so much John it was really helpful indeed!

David