Knowing About Types of Diabetes

Types of Diabetes

The two types of diabetes are different but they affect the body  the way body controls the blood glucose levels.

Type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder: the body's autoimmune system attacks the pancreas. Eventually, the pancreas fails to produce insulin- a hormone needed to utilize glucose in the body. The person will need insulin injection or insulin pump to control his blood sugar. Close monitoring of blood sugar levels are must.

Previously type 1 diabetes was known as juvenile diabetes. It was usually diagnosed in children but now it can also show up in young adults. Genes play a part in type 1 diabetes, although environmental factors, such as exposure to a virus, may trigger destructive immune process.
Type 2 diabetes
In this type of diabetes body may produce insulin, but cells of body do not respond to insulin normally and glucose start to build up in blood stream instead of being used by cells. For energy we need glucose to be in the cells. Without glucose in the cells body feel fatigued. Elevated sugar levels in the blood may result in excessive urination -- glucose in the urine carry water with it--and patient may get dehydrated.
Even though insulin-dependent-diabetes is the other name given to type 2 diabetes but some patient may need insulin to control their blood sugar levels.
Typically when a person is diagnosed as having type 2 diabetes, he or she is advised to control it through diet, increasing physical activity weight management. Some people get improvement through these measures. For others, even with careful attention to life style, medications are needed.
They are started with oral hypoglycemic medicines, but they may require insulin. 
Doctor work with the patient to workout a regimen that works to control individual's blood sugar levels.
Contrary to common belief, eating sugar does not cause type 2 diabetes. However, consuming too many calories and becoming overweight contribute to your body becoming insulin resistant and allowing blood glucose level to increase.