By: GoldenMist

GoldenMist — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:21:59 +0000

I think those two have already summed it up, but some people call type 1 juvenile diabetes, but it can occur in adults of most ages too.
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Father is a diabetic

By: Stratus

Stratus — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:54:59 +0000

The only thing that the two types of Diabetes have in common is the fact that for both, poor control leads to elevated blood sugar levels, which can be very dangerous.
Type 1 is caused by an autoimmune disorder in which the body actually attacks itself and the Beta Cells in a portion of the Pancrease called the Islets of Langerhans are either totally or partially destroyed. These Beta cells are responsible for the production of Insulin, a hormone that is released in response to elevated blood glucose levels, which occurs following consuming food, particularly carbohydrates. Insulin acts like a key opening up gates or channels in the cells to allow for the uptake of Blood Glucose (Blood Sugar). Without this key, Blood Glucose cannot be taken up into the cells and the cells are then starved for energy. The Type 1 Diabetic does not produce enough insulin to adequately open these channels. They require insulin to be injected into their body since they do not produce it or enough of it naturally. Type one can be very hard to control however newer technology and insulin pumps have made control much easier and more possible.
Type 2 Diabetes is a result of a defect in the function of this “key” or insulin in opening the channels to allow glucose into the cells. One who has Type 2 does not have a problem making or releasing insulin rather the insulin they do release does not work properly. It is believed that there is a defect in the 2nd messenger system inhibiting the signal for the channels to move to the outer portion of the cell to allow Blood Glucose into the cell. Treatment for the Type 2 Diabetic is mainly related to diet and following a strict meal plan, limiting carbohydrates typically to about 40-50% of total calories and greatly minimizing simple sugars. If diet alone does not work medications increasing insulin sensitivity may be necessary or other medications that may effect the livers production of glucose may be warranted.
One thing to keep in mind is that exercise will alter the confomation of the cells of the body allowing for them to take sugar in without the use of insulin and therefore should be considered by the Type 1 Diabetic when giving insulin. For the Type 2 Diabetic, it is a great tool to help control blood sugars.
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By: Gothic Queen

Gothic Queen — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:27:59 +0000

two main types of diabetes. type one – which means the pancreas no longer produces the insulin needed for the body to break down your food so shots may need to be taken, and type two – which means the pancreas produces insulin but just not enough for the body to break down the food in which case pills can be taken. what they have in common is, both need a certain diet and lots of exercise, less sugary and carbohydrated filled foods, and constant checking of blood sugar. The difference, well, type one is more serious and has a higher chance of being fatal if not properly taken care of and more consequences like loss of limb, kidney failure, blindess. Type two is less severe and can be controled with pills diet and exercise, and has typically proven to be less fatal and maybe even go away after a while.
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experience, type one diabetic

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