Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes

Natural Insulin Levels Type I Diabetes

below normal

What are the risk factors for disease in Type I

heredity

Key Overall Characteristic of Type I Diabetes

little to no insulin production; hyposecrection

onset of symptoms Type I Diabetes

quick once Beta cells are gone (90%)

onset of symptoms Type II Diabetes

slow

untreated blood glucose for both ?

Hyperglycemia

% of diabetics Type I vs Type II

Type I: 5-10 Type II: 85-90

What's the difference btwn Beta cells of pancreatic islets in Type I vs II ?

Type I: destroyed by body's production of antibodies (recall little to no insulin production) Type II: not destroyed/ present

What are the risk factors for disease in Type II

age, obesity, and sedentary life-style

Age of onset Type II Diabetes

any age - middle age

Key Overall Characteristic of Type II Diabetes

body stops responding to insulin; inactive or defective pancreas

Typical treatments type II

diet, exercise, and oral medications

Age of onset Type I Diabetes

early age or adult

Typical treatments type I

insulin, meal planning, and exercise

Natural Insulin Levels Type II Diabetes

very high (insulin resistance)