The Facts on Type II
Know the Difference
Type 2 diabetes has a stronger link to family history and lineage than type 1, and studies of twins have shown that genetics plays a very strong role in the development of type 2 diabetes. Yet it also depends on environmental factors. Lifestyle also influences the development of type 2 diabetes. Obesity tends to run in families, and families tend to have similar eating and exercise habits.
What makes Type 1 so Different?
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Symptoms appear more quickly
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Autoimmune condition (means your body has attacked and destroyed the cells that make insulin)
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Managed by taking insulin to control blood sugar
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No cure but research continues!
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NOT affected by lifestyle (unlike Type II)
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Early diet may play a role. Type 1 diabetes is less common in people who were breastfed and in those who first ate solid foods at later ages.
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“Preventing Pre-Diabetes.” Managing Pre-Diabetes and Preventing Diabetes, www.johnmuirhealth.com/health-education/conditions-treatments/diabetes-articles/managing-pre-diabetes-preventing-diabetes.html.