Diabetes Types 1 and 2

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What is diabetes type 1?

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A form of diabetes where beta cells do not produce insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.

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What happens to glucose in diabetes type 1?

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Glucose from food is not absorbed by body cells, causing blood sugar to rise.

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What are the symptoms of high blood sugar in diabetes type 1?

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Frequent urination and constant thirst.

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What energy source do body cells use in diabetes type 1?

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Body cells do not receive glucose and must obtain energy from other sources, leading to waste products.

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What are some complaints associated with diabetes type 1?

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Weight loss, fatigue, drowsiness, and coma.

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At what age does diabetes type 1 typically occur?

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It can occur at any age but usually develops at a young age.

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What type of disease is diabetes type 1?

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An autoimmune disease.

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What is diabetes type 2?

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A form of diabetes where the body becomes resistant to insulin and beta cells produce less insulin than needed.

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How does glucose absorption differ in diabetes type 2 compared to type 1?

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In diabetes type 2, glucose is still absorbed by body cells, but it is more difficult.

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What are the symptoms of diabetes type 2?

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Frequent urination and often thirst, similar to diabetes type 1.