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How Do We Know Type 1, Type 2or Type 3 Of Diabetes?

22 October 2009 113 views 5 Comments

just want to know the different stages of diabetes

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  • Wordpress Autoblog Plugin said:

    Diabetes does not actually have “stages”. By that I mean that type 1 does not necessarily precede type 2 etc. In type 1 diabetes (formerly called juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent 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 mature-onset or non–insulin-dependent diabetes) can develop at any age, but most commonly becomes apparent during adulthood. However, the incidence of type 2 diabetes in children is rising. In contrast to type 1 diabetes, insulin resistance is the main characteristic of type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance refers to the body’s inability to respond properly to insulin. Resistance develops because of many factors, including genetics, obesity, increasing age, and having high blood sugar for a long time. The so-called ‘type 3′ diabetes refers to lower than normal levels of newly discovered brain insulin, which appears to be associated with Alzheimer’s disease in some way. Scientists have known for some time that people with diabetes have an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease - by up to 65%. They have also discovered that many type 2 diabetics have deposits of a protein in their pancreas which is similar to the protein deposits found in the brain tissue of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Research has been going on to find out what links the two conditions.
    I add a link containing details of type 1 & 2.http://www.eufic.org/page/en/page/
    FAQ/faqid/difference-between-
    diabetes-type-1-2/
    The following link contains details of the “type 3” diabeteshttp://www.rds-online.org.uk
    /pages/headline_detail.asp?i
    _ToolbarID=6&i_PageID=1789
    Hope this helps
    Matador 89

    # 22 October 2009 at 9:02 pm
  • heatherm said:

    Type 1 is also known as Juvenile Diabetes. Type 2 is also known as Adult onset Diabetes. The difference is when you get it. Type 1 is more related to a viral infection and Type 2 is hereditary. I’ve never heard of Type 3.

    # 22 October 2009 at 9:02 pm
  • kat said:

    type 3??? i will have to research that one.

    # 22 October 2009 at 9:02 pm
  • redflowe said:

    Type 1 diabetes means your body makes little or no insulin and usually starts in childhood although there are exceptions
    Heredity plays a big part in this and all diabetes.
    Type 2 diabetes your body makes insulin but can’t utilize it..
    This used to happen mostly to older adults, especially if they had risk factors, family history, overweight, sedentary life style, etc. now it’s happening more and more to kids
    mostly do to lifestyle.
    Type 3 diabetes is a combination of 1 and 2.
    These aren’t stages just different types of diabetes. Your doctor takes tests including a blood test called A1C, which gives you, your average glucose for the last 3 months. Those tests will determine if and what type of diabetes you have.

    # 22 October 2009 at 9:02 pm
  • BAR said:

    the different numbers aren’t stages but complete different types. They are type 1 and type 2 and the other form is gestational diabetes.
    10 % of the diabetic population is type 1 and they require insulin all the time , they are no longer able to produce it on their own any more. They use a pump to deliver the insulin or injections many times a day. (I take 5 a day)
    the other 90% fall into the type 2 and gestational. The treatment differs from person to person for these types. Some use insulin, some pills, some both and others may be able to get by with just diet.

    # 22 October 2009 at 9:02 pm

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