Q: Which doctor should you consult for type 1 diabetes?
A: You should consult a pediatrician endocrinologist.
Q: What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
A: In type 2 diabetes, the beta cells are not destroyed like in type 1 diabetes. Rather, the body does not use the insulin properly that leads to an extra amount of glucose to remain in the blood. Normal blood glucose levels are thus not achieved
Q: Can a child have type 2 diabetes?
A: In the past, doctors believed that type 2 diabetes was an adult disease and type 1 diabetes was a juvenile disease. But now, more and more children are getting type 2 diabetes. Children with type 2 often have risk factors for heart disease.
Q: Can you manage type 1 diabetes with diet?
A: Although both diet and exercise play important roles to help keep your blood sugar levels stable, a treatment regime is a must for type 1 diabetes.
Q: What is the life expectancy of someone with Type 1 diabetes?
A: According to a report by the American Medical Association, men with type 1 diabetes lose about 11 years of life expectancy compared to men without it. And, women with type 1 diabetes have their lives cut short by about 13 years.
Q: What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
A: Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening complication that occurs most often in people with type 1 diabetes. It results from a shortage of insulin where the body starts burning fatty acids and there is an excess of acidic ketone bodies that get accumulated in the blood and urine.
