Differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes by Zyana Patton https://padlet.com/zyana14/b5v2gxz9mi1d en-us 2017-05-09 14:44:51 UTC 2017-05-09 15:08:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Type 1 Diabetes zyana14 https://padlet.com/zyana14/b5v2gxz9mi1d/wish/170785248 In type 1 diabetes, the body makes little or no insulin due to an overactive immune system. So people with type 1 diabetes must take insulin every day. Type 1 diabetes usually occurs in children and young adults but can also appear in older adults.]]> 2017-05-09 14:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/zyana14/b5v2gxz9mi1d/wish/170785248 Type 1 fun facts: zyana14 https://padlet.com/zyana14/b5v2gxz9mi1d/wish/170785734
  • often diagnosed in child hood 
  • not associated with excessive body weight 
  • treated with insulin injections and insulin pumps 
  • cannot be controlled without taking insulin


    • ]]>     2017-05-09 14:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/zyana14/b5v2gxz9mi1d/wish/170785734     Type 2 Diabetes zyana14 https://padlet.com/zyana14/b5v2gxz9mi1d/wish/170785967 In type 2 diabetes, your body prevents the insulin it does make from working right. Your body may make some insulin but not enough. Most people with diabetes—about 90% to 95%—have type 2. This kind of diabetes usually happens in people who are older, although even younger adults may be diagnosed with it. Type 2 diabetes also usually occurs in people who are overweight. In fact, about 8 out of 10 people with type 2 diabetes are overweight.]]> 2017-05-09 14:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/zyana14/b5v2gxz9mi1d/wish/170785967 Type 2 fun facts: zyana14 https://padlet.com/zyana14/b5v2gxz9mi1d/wish/170787553
  • usually diagnosed in over 30 years old 
  • often associated with excess body fat 
  • is usually treated without medication or with tablets 
  • sometimes possible to come off diabetes medication   
    • ]]>     2017-05-09 14:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/zyana14/b5v2gxz9mi1d/wish/170787553     Type 1 complications zyana14 https://padlet.com/zyana14/b5v2gxz9mi1d/wish/170788698 Hypoglycemia
    Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    Microvascular Complications: Eye, Kidney, and Nerve Disease     ]]>     2017-05-09 14:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/zyana14/b5v2gxz9mi1d/wish/170788698     Type 2 complications zyana14 https://padlet.com/zyana14/b5v2gxz9mi1d/wish/170789993 Heart disease
    Nerve damage
    Diabetic     retinopathy
    Kidney disease 
    Foot problems     ]]>     2017-05-09 15:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/zyana14/b5v2gxz9mi1d/wish/170789993