There are three main types of diabetes – type 1, type 2 and gestational. Type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, but occurs most frequently in children and adolescents.
- What are 4 types of diabetes?
- Which is worse type 1 or 2 diabetes?
- What is Type 6 diabetes?
- Is there a type 3 diabetes?
- What are the 2 types of diabetes called?
- Is there a type 9 diabetes?
- Is there a type 7 diabetes?
- What is difference between Type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
- What is the meaning of type 2 diabetes?
- Can type 2 diabetes go away?
- Can type 2 diabetes turn to Type 1?
- Can type 1 diabetes be cured?
What are 4 types of diabetes?
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA).
It's often misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes because you may still be able to produce insulin for some time.
Which is worse type 1 or 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is often milder than type 1. But it can still cause major health complications, especially in the tiny blood vessels in your kidneys, nerves, and eyes. Type 2 also raises your risk of heart disease and stroke.
What is Type 6 diabetes?
Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 6. MODY 6 is a form of maturity onset diabetes of the young. MODY 6 arises from mutations of the gene for the transcription factor referred to as neurogenic differentiation 1.
Is there a type 3 diabetes?
While type 1 and type 2 diabetes are well-defined, the way in which less-common forms of diabetes are classified has changed over the years. There is no single definition of type 3 diabetes. Currently, the American Diabetes Association sets out four different groups of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes.
What are the 2 types of diabetes called?
The two types of diabetes are type 1 and type 2. Both make blood sugar levels higher than normal but they do so in different ways. Type 1 diabetes happens when the immune system attacks and destroys the cells of the pancreas that produce insulin.
Is there a type 9 diabetes?
UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot : 71 Maturity-onset diabetes of the young 9: A form of diabetes that is characterized by an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance, onset in childhood or early adulthood (usually before 25 years of age), a primary defect in insulin secretion and frequent insulin-independence at the beginning of the ...
Is there a type 7 diabetes?
UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot : 71 Maturity-onset diabetes of the young 7: A form of diabetes that is characterized by an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance, onset in childhood or early adulthood (usually before 25 years of age), a primary defect in insulin secretion and frequent insulin-independence at the beginning of the ...
What is difference between Type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
People with type 1 diabetes don't produce insulin. You can think of it as not having a key. People with type 2 diabetes don't respond to insulin as well as they should and later in the disease often don't make enough insulin. You can think of it as having a broken key.
What is the meaning of type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is an impairment in the way the body regulates and uses sugar (glucose) as a fuel. This long-term (chronic) condition results in too much sugar circulating in the bloodstream. Eventually, high blood sugar levels can lead to disorders of the circulatory, nervous and immune systems.
Can type 2 diabetes go away?
There is no known cure for type 2 diabetes. But it can be controlled. And in some cases, it goes into remission. For some people, a diabetes-healthy lifestyle is enough to control their blood sugar levels.
Can type 2 diabetes turn to Type 1?
It is not possible for type 2 diabetes to turn into type 1 diabetes. However, a person who originally receives a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes may still get a separate diagnosis of type 1 at a later date. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type, so a doctor might initially suspect that an adult with diabetes has type 2.
Can type 1 diabetes be cured?
Right now, there's no cure for diabetes, so people with type 1 diabetes will need treatment for the rest of their lives. The good news is that sticking to the plan can help people feel healthy and avoid diabetes problems later.