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Is type 2 diabetes a lesser evil? can type 2 become type 1 or vice versa? can folks with type 1 be cured like folks with type 2 no longer need meds?
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Diabetes 1 vs 2: Type 1 diabetes refers to the type where one totally stops making Insulin (e.g. Due to pancreas antibodies) and therefore Insulin is generally the only treatment possible . Type 1 can affect all ages including children/adolescents. Type 2 diabetes is more prevelant due to the increase in obesity rates. Eventually most type 2 diabetics need Insulin but weight loss can reverse it. Oral meds help.
Answered 6/25/2014
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