04:11 PM
Saturday 22nd April 2023
I wrote – Hoda Abdel Nasser
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases among many people of all ages, but is the first type different from the second? Does this affect the body differently?
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In the following report, The Consulto reviews the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, in terms of how dangerous the two types are, according to Healthline.
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Which is more dangerous type 1 or type 2 diabetes?
It is normal for type 1 diabetes to be similar to type 2 diabetes, but the main difference between them is that type 1 results from an autoimmune reaction and may develop early.
As for type 2 diabetes, it is linked to multiple life factors, such as lack of activity and excess weight, and this type is usually diagnosed at the time of puberty.
Type 2 diabetes can be avoided through a healthy lifestyle change and early follow-up with a doctor for regular check-ups. Diabetes from the first cannot be completely avoided.
Also read: Diabetes: Here’s everything you need to know about symptoms and treatment
Causes of type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes usually results from the reaction of the body’s immunity, as it is difficult for the immune system to fight harmful cells in the body, and then destroy healthy cells, and this is often linked to genetic factors, and therefore this type of diabetes is largely hereditary.
Causes of type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes often suffer from insulin resistance, that is, the body secretes insulin without being able to use it. In addition, it is linked to some life factors and heredity as well.
Type 1 diabetes risk factors
There are some risk factors for people with type 1 diabetes, including:
Family history, that is, a family member infected with this type, whether parents or siblings.
Age. This disease is common among children and adolescents.
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes
There are many risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes, as they are evident in:
A slight increase in blood sugar levels.
– overweight.
Excessive belly fat.
Lack of activity.
Over the age of 45 years.
Suffering from gestational diabetes.
Birth of an overweight baby.
– Polycystic ovary syndrome.
A family member suffering from type 2 diabetes.
2023-04-22 14:25:14
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