Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes are different?

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I hear it every day.  People don't know the difference and it gets annoying when someone says...
 "Diabetes huh?  She hand have sugar.  But it's ok.. she can exercise and get over it right?" 

 NO!  There's a HUGE difference, and here's the break down...




Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system  attacks and destroys the insulin producing cells of the pancreas.  Scientists believe that genetic factors as well as environmental triggers are involved. 

About 220 million people worldwide have diabetes.  Only about 5-10% of them have Type 1 Diabetes, but that is still 11-22 million people!!  Type 1 Diabetes can not be reversed, it does not go away, there is no way to prevent it, and it is not caused by eating too much sugar.  Type 1 Diabetics need to take insulin injections everyday or need to use an insulin pump.  Type 1 Diabetes used to be known as Juvenile Diabetes or Insulin Dependent Diabetes.  Type 1 Diabetes can be diagnosed in childhood or as an adult.  Type 1 Diabetes needs constant attention.  Insulin is not a cure.

It should not matter what state or country you live in to see if you get "approved" to get the things that keep you alive!!  Type 1 Diabetics NEED insulin and diabetes supplies everyday to live! 
  What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

 Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes 
Sudden OnsetGradual Onset
5-10% of all cases90-95% of all cases
Requires Insulin Injections or Insulin PumpPossible Insulin Injections, Insulin Pump, or oral medications
Pancreas does not make insulin (after the honeymoon phase)*Pancreas makes insulin but not enough or insulin resistance
Low level of C-peptideNormal or high level of C-peptide
Can not be preventedCan possibly be prevented in some people
Can not be controlled through diet & exerciseCan possibly be controlled through diet & exercise
Autoimmune disease (the body's own immune system destroys the insulin-producing beta cells)Non Autoimmune disease (T2D is cause by insulin resistance)
*The honeymoon phase refers to the period of time shortly after type 1 diabetes has been diagnosed where the pancreas is still producing insulin.  This period only temporary and varies from person to person and can last for weeks, months, or up to a year.  It is rare to last longer than 1 year.
Some people with Type 2 Diabetes may take insulin but that does not mean their Type 2 Diabetes turned into Type 1 Diabetes. The type of diabetes someone has is defined by what caused it, not how it is treated.**
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Signs & symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes can come on quickly can come on quickly and may include..
Frequent urination 
Increased thirst
Sudden vision changes
Fruity smelling breath
Increased appetite
Extreme fatigue
Heavy, labored breathing
Unconsciousness              

Thank you to http://www.type1diabetesawareness.org/ for the break down. I think is so important for people to understand the difference.



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