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What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, and how can they be managed/ treated?
Type 1: Occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and kills beta cells of the pancreas. No, or very little insulin is released into the body. As a result, glucose builds up in the blood instead of being used as energy
o Manage their condition with insulin, diet, exercise, and other medications
• Type 2: Occurs when the body can’t properly use the insulin that is released or does not make enough insulin. As a result glucose builds up in the blood instead of being used as energy.
o It is preventable; health eating and exercise can affect the onset of type 2 diabetes. People may also require medications and or insulin to control their blood glucose more effectively