How do the three main types of diabetes differ?!
Question:
How do the three main types of diabetes differ?
the three main types are type1 & 2 also gestational
Answers:
Type 1: insulin dependent. Formerly called juvenile diabetes. Oral meds will not work. Must adhere to diet and exercise regimen. Must take insulin shots (two or more a day) or use an insulin pump to survive. Does not have a strong genetic connection. Typically occurs in childhood or teen years but can happen in adults. Rare to see it happen after age 20. Even more rare to happen after age 30. Estimated 10-15% of diabetics are type 1.
Type 2: non insulin dependent (in most cases). Can often be controlled with diet and exercise and use of oral medications. Some type 2s take insulin. Tends to be related to weight and sedentary lifestyle. Occurs most often in adults but has been seen in childhood and teen years. Has a strong genetic connection. It does run in families. Estimated 85-90% of diabetics are type 2.
Gestational: Occurs in pregnancy. Often goes away with birth of baby. Women who develop gestational diabetes have higher occurences of type 2 later in life. Babies tend to be of higher birthweight (10 pounds or more). Women with GD may take insulin during pregnancy. Tends to happen more with African American females.
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