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TYPES OF DIABETES
Feature | Type 1 Diabetes | Type 2 Diabetes | Gestational Diabetes |
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Starting Age | Typically childhood or young age (5–14 years most common) | Typically 40 years and older | During pregnancy |
Cause | The immune system destroys pancreatic cells | Insulin resistance | Pregnancy hormones cause insulin resistance |
Insulin Production | No insulin production | Insulin production decreases or becomes ineffective | Usually temporary, may resolve after delivery |
Treatment | Lifelong insulin injections | Diet, exercise, sometimes medication, and sometimes insulin | Diet, exercise, sometimes insulin |
Risk Factors | Genetic predisposition | Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, genetics | Pregnancy, family history, excess weight |
Symptoms | Sudden weight loss, excessive thirst, frequent urination | Slowly developing fatigue, frequent urination, blurry vision | Frequent urination, fatigue, dehydration feeling |