Question

3. What is diabetes? How are type 1 and type 2 different? (brief answer)

Answer 1

Diabetes Melitus is a chronic systemic disease characterized by either deficiency of Insulin or a decrased ability of the body to use insulin.

Type 1 Diabetes is characterized by destruction of pancreatic beta cells, usually leading to absolute insulin deficiency.Type 1 diabetes affects 10% of people who have diabetes, and it can develop at any age;usually, however, it is diagnosed before the age of 30 years.And more common among juveniles.Once developed then they have to take only Insulin shots to keep the blood glucose balanced,

Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.It affects 90% to 95% of people who have diabetes and is usually diagnosed after the age of 40 yrs which is more common among older adults and certain ethnic groups.It can be developed due to faulty food habits and lack of exercise.Patients will be put under hyperglycemic agents and Insulin if needed.