Is type one diabetes as serious an illness as type 2?

Type 1 diabetes is arguably MORE serious than Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder. That means that it is chronic and incurable. Type 1 diabetics do not produce insulin at all. Type 2 is caused by overexposure and thus developed resistance to the insulin. read more

Like Type 2 diabetes going into remission, to use familiar terms. Type 1 diabetics do not have that chance. Type 2 diabetes is sometimes treated with insulin in vet serious cases, but can usually be controlled with oral medications, diet, and exercise. Type 1 diabetes can ONLY be controlled with artificial insulin injections. read more

ive had diabetes since i was 22 months, so i dont know what its like without it and fortunately i can control it quite easily. i do think type 1 is more serious because if not treated correctly, the consequences are equal and much worse to type 2. also type 2 is mostly fat people who have brought it upon themselves, no offence. read more

FICTION: I can manage diabetes, so it can’t be serious. FACT: Diabetes is a major contributor to heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, vascular/blood vessel disease and vision loss. read more