How to identify the types of diabetes
Discover the main characteristics of the types of diabetes so that you can better understand those you know who suffer from them.
Surely you have heard about the existence of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, but do you know what the characteristics of each one are? Many people confuse both types when talking to a diabetic or do not even know the variants of each. Today we will review the main characteristics of each type of diabetes so that you can better understand those you know who suffer from them. Type I This occurs when the immune system itself mistakenly identifies and destroys the pancreas cells that produce insulin. This type mainly affects children and young adults. In children, it is the second most common chronic disease at this stage. The treatment for this type of diabetes consists of injecting the appropriate amount of insulin several times a day. Type II Type II diabetes mellitus occurs when the pancreas still produces insulin, but it does not work well because the body’s cells do not respond correctly to it. It usually occurs in older adults, although there are also cases in young adults. About 80% of cases that suffer from this type of diabetes also have obesity, so a balanced diet and regular exercise are the main prevention methods. If not prevented, it can also be treated with oral drugs. However, when it has a prolonged course, the pancreas produces less and less insulin. In these cases it is necessary to inject it. Diabetes has gained ground as one of the most common diseases due to the increasing rates of obesity and overweight on the planet. However, even more worrying is its invasion into the childhood stage, since this condition also represents a m Increased risk of heart and blood vessel disease, stroke, and other diabetes-related complications at this stage. Learn about the risks of childhood obesity here Since you know the differences between the two types of diabetes, seek to prevent them to offer a better quality of life to your children and their families! If you have questions about diabetes, or want to know how to lose weight to prevent it, or if you already have it but still want to lose weight, contact me and I’ll tell you how! I’d love to be the one reading to you now! Kisses!
