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)
