Introduction to Type 1 Diabetes

No! They are different.

Type 1 Diabetes:

• The body cannot produce insulin.

Type 2 Diabetes:

• The body produces insulin, but the insulin is resisted by cells.

Read these articles to learn more:

• https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the-basics/differences-between-type-1-and-type-2-diabetes
• https://www.joslin.org/patient-care/diabetes-education/diabetes-learning-center/difference-between-type-1-and-type-2

Type 1 Diabetes:

• Taking insulin (lifelong)
• Monitoring blood sugar frequently
• Counting of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins
• Maintain healthy lifestyle (weight/diet)

Read more about type 1 diabetes management from this article:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-1-diabetes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353017

Type 2 Diabetes:

• Healthy eating
• Regular exercise
• Weight loss
• Blood sugar monitoring

Read more on type 2 diabetes treatment from this article:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2-diabetes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351199

• Urinating often
• Feeling very thirsty
• Extreme fatigue
• Feeling very hungry

Read more on symptoms of T1D from the American Diabetes Association: https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/type-1/symptoms

The body's immune system has destroyed the beta cells (insulin making cells) in the pancreas.

Immune responses are triggered by:

• genetics
• environment
• Exposure to viruses

Read more on how people develop T1D: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-1-diabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20353011

Unfortunately, there is no cure for type 1 diabetes.

Read more about current research on curing type 1 diabetes here: https://www.diabetesresearch.org/type-1-diabetes-cure

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, but can have connections to genetics and family history.

Read more here:

• https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/is-type-1-diabetes-genetic
• https://jdrf.org.uk/information-support/about-type-1-diabetes/causes-of-type-1-diabetes/

Yes! People with type 1 diabetes can eat sugar. Sugar can also help when someone with T1D is experiencing a low blood sugar.

Read more here: https://jdrf.org.uk/information-support/living-with-type-1-diabetes/everyday-life/food/

All ages can be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, but the most common ages to be diagnosed are children between 4 to 6 years old and young teenagers between 10 and 14 years old.

Read more here: https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/t/type-1-diabetes

As of 2020, 1.6 million Americans live with type 1 diabetes.

Read more on these statistics by clicking here: https://www.jdrf.org/blog/2020/02/18/more-people-being-diagnosed-type-1-diabetes/