Updated visitor guidelines. Top of the page. Diabetes: Differences Between Type 1 and 2. Topic Overview In general, people with diabetes either have a total lack of insulin type 1 diabetes or they have too little insulin or cannot use insulin effectively type 2 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes formerly called juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes , accounts for 5 to 10 out of people who have diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system destroys the cells that release insulin , eventually eliminating insulin production from the body.
Without insulin, cells cannot absorb sugar glucose , which they need to produce energy. Type 2 diabetes formerly called adult-onset or non—insulin-dependent diabetes can develop at any age. It most commonly becomes apparent during adulthood. But type 2 diabetes in children is rising. Type 2 diabetes accounts for the vast majority of people who have diabetes—90 to 95 out of people. In type 2 diabetes, the body isn't able to use insulin the right way. This is called insulin resistance.
As type 2 diabetes gets worse, the pancreas may make less and less insulin. Read more about the results of our study " Economic Costs of Diabetes in the U. Log in menu Manage Account Search. Donate now. Statistics About Diabetes. Overall numbers Prevalence : In , Type 2 DM used to occur mostly in adults, but is becoming increasingly more common in children. It is associated with obesity. NIDDM usually starts after 40 years of age. The kidneys filter waste products and excess water out of the blood.
The glucose then shows up in the urine. The glucose in the urine causes the urine output to increase in frequency and amount. This increase causes you to be thirstier. This causes weight loss. When large amounts of fat are broken down too quickly, acetones ketones are produced. Acetone builds up in the blood and "spills over" into the urine. Too many ketone acids in the blood may result in ketoacidosis.
Shortly after you find out you have diabetes and start treatment, your need for insulin may be a lot less. This is because the pancreas cells that make insulin have not yet been completely destroyed. They begin to make a small amount of insulin. If a honeymoon period occurs, it starts shortly after diagnosis and can last anywhere from two weeks to two years.
You will need to continue to take small amounts of insulin during this time. After the honeymoon period is over, the pancreas will no longer produce insulin and insulin needs to go up. There must be a balance between insulin, food, and exercise to keep your diabetes under control Picture 3.
Education is necessary to help you and your family understand how to properly take care of you and your diabetes. Insulin is made in the laboratory using a chemical process. There are a number of types of insulin. Your doctor will prescribe the kind that is best for you. You will need multiple shots of insulin every day.
It is given by injection. Your nurse will teach you and your parents how to give the insulin shots.
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