Type 1 vs Type 2

Do you know the difference between type one diabetes and type two?

In type 2 diabetes, the body actually produces enough insulin, but its cells have become resistant to it. Type 2 most often affects those over 35, but anyone—even children—can get it.

Although type two diabetes can also be genetic, it’s more often brought on by lifestyle issues, including diet, being overweight, and lack of exercise. This helps to explain why 95% of all new diabetes cases in America are type two.

Aging is also a risk factor. The older we get, the greater our risk of type two diabetes, even if we’re not overweight.

Type 2 diabetes symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, weakness and fatigue, blurred vision, dry itchy skin, and cuts and bruises that are slow to heal.
If you, or someone you care about, suspect that you might be developing diabetes, the sooner you get it checked out by a doctor, the better off you’ll be.

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