Type 2 Diabetes Vs Type 1 – Which Is Worse ?

For many years, we’ve been told that Type 1 diabetes is much worse than Type 2 diabetes. But in reality, type 1 and type 2 are very different diseases. This article will explain the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes so you can understand which type of diabetes affects you more.

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic disease that causes blood glucose levels to become too high. When someone has diabetes, their body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it does produce. This results in high blood glucose (sugar).

The most common type of diabetes is called type 2 diabetes. This happens when your body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use its own insulin properly, which causes your body to make more sugar than normal. Sometimes people who have type 1 and type 2 may also be called “pre-diabetic.”

Type 1 (insulin dependent) and type 2 (non-insulin dependent) are the main types of diabetes you hear about in popular culture because they’re often accompanied by symptoms like frequent urination, extreme thirst or hunger, fatigue and blurred vision.

Diabetes hereditary

If you have a personal or family history of diabetes, there’s a greater chance that you may develop this disease. The risk is even greater if both parents have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. If one parent has the condition, then their child has a 25% chance of developing it in their lifetime; if both parents are affected by the condition, then the probability increases to 50%.

The best way to avoid this health problem is through prevention — so regular exercise and healthy eating will go a long way towards keeping your blood sugar levels balanced. You should also make sure that you get plenty of sleep each night – it will make sure that your body functions properly when it needs to!

What is type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for 90-95% of all cases. It is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels, which can cause serious health complications such as heart disease, nerve damage and kidney failure.

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that can be treated but not cured. It affects both children and adults and is caused by an insufficient production of insulin or the body’s inability to use insulin properly (insulin resistance). Type 2 diabetes often develops slowly over time and may have no symptoms at first. Most people who have it don’t know they have it until they are diagnosed with one of its complications such as heart disease or stroke.

Treatment usually involves medication that helps control your blood sugar along with healthy lifestyle choices like eating well, walking in the morning and exercising regularly to maintain a healthy weight as much as possible.

What is type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease which means the body attacks itself. It’s also called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) as it requires lifelong insulin treatment to survive.

Type 1 diabetes starts when the immune system destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, a hormone necessary for life. There are two types of Type 1:

Insulin-dependent Type 1 – This type accounts for around 5 percent of all cases of diabetes and usually occurs in children and young adults under 30 years old. It can also occur at any age but is rare after 50 years old.
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) – This accounts for around 30 percent of all cases, mostly diagnosed between ages 30 and 60 years old. It can also occur at any age but is rare after 50 years old.

Type 2 diabetes cause

Diabetes is caused by a number of factors, but the most common include:

Genetics
Obesity
Lifestyle choices, such as diet and exercise levels. Age plays a role in developing type 2 diabetes as well. Racial background can also contribute to the likelihood of developing this disease. For instance, African Americans are at a greater risk than Caucasians or Hispanics/Latinos for developing type 2 diabetes. Pregnancy can also be a factor in causing this condition as it increases the chances of weight gain which boosts your risk for developing diabetes down the line if not corrected post-pregnancy.

Type 1 diabetes cause

Type 1 diabetes is caused by an attack on the pancreas by the immune system. The body’s immune system sees beta cells, which produce insulin, as a foreign invader and attacks them. This leaves your blood sugar too high and causes you to need to take insulin shots or use an insulin pump.

Type 2 diabetes or type 1 which is worse

Type 1 diabetes is a more severe form of the disease and also more common. Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90-95% of all cases, but it’s still important to know that a person can get either type of diabetes at any age. It’s also important to know that type 1 diabetes can be treated with insulin injections, while type 2 is treated with medications like metformin or sulfonylureas which help increase insulin sensitivity in the body. Both types may lead to complications like heart disease and stroke (type 2), kidney disease (type 2) and eye disease (both).

Diabetes early signs

Here are some of the early signs symptoms of diabetes:
Extreme thirst or hunger
Blurred vision, especially at night -Sores that are slow to heal
Nausea or vomiting
Extreme hunger that cannot be relieved by eating -Irritability, moodiness or depression
Extreme fatigue or drowsiness

Diagnosis for diabetes

You can get a diagnosis for diabetes in two ways:

Blood test
Physical examination

A blood test is the most common way to test for diabetes. However, fasting blood sugar levels are not always accurate and may not indicate the presence of diabetes. A doctor will use a specific formula to determine if your blood sugar counts as diabetic or pre-diabetic.

Get tested to know your risk!

If you are worried about your health and are looking for ways to keep your risk of diabetes at bay, the Home Glucose Test is the way to go. It is affordable, reliable, and painless. You can order it online or get it done at a nearby pharmacy store. The test takes only a few minutes and you will have your results within 24 hours.

The Home Glucose Test is simple: all you need to do is prick your finger with the lancet provided with the kit (which has never been used before), put a drop of blood on each reagent strip, place them in an enclosed tray, wait for 5 minutes (or up to 15 minutes depending on the brand) and dip the end of each reagent strip into distilled water for 5 seconds or up until color appears – whichever comes first!

Once you have the results, all you need to do is compare them with the reference range provided on the package. If your reading falls within a certain range, then you are not at risk of diabetes. However, if there is something unusual about your test results and they fall outside this range, then it’s time to consult a doctor immediately.

Conclusion

The answer to the question “Which is worse, Type 2 diabetes or Type 1?” depends on who you ask. Someone with type 1 may say that it is much worse for them than for someone with type 2 because they were born with it and have no control over what happens to their body. On the other hand, a person with type 2 would argue that they could stop eating so much sugar if they wanted but cannot control their body from producing insulin. In reality both diseases are devastating and should be taken seriously by anyone who suspects they might have them.

Alex Bilchenko

Hi, I'm Alex - a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Nutritionist.
I'm here to help you find your happy place with food and diet!

I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and am passionate about nutrition, cooking, meditation, and all things wellbeing — anything that helps me feel more balanced and focused in life.