How is type 1& type 2 diabetes different?

Insulin dependance: In type 1 diabetes, the body's ability to make Insulin has been damaged/destroyed, & you have to have Insulin to live. In type 2, the body becomes resistant to the Insulin you already have, and it is usually controlled with oral medications and diet.

See below: in type 1 diabetes,there is absolute insulin deficiency. all patients will require insulin In type 2 diabetes, is a combination of related to insulin deficiency and insulin resistance. in early stages of type 2 diabetes oral medication might be surface, but as type 2 diabetes advances patient may require insulin.

Loss of production: A true type 1 diabetic loses their ability to make insulin.Occasionaly in the first year, some production remains, and minimal supplements may be needed.Later on the child needs externally supplied Insulin rx to transport glucose into the brain; other cells. Type 2 diabetics have Insulin that doesn't handle their needs unless they manage their diet, type 1 does not.Without Insulin these kids die.