Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks its own insulin-producing cells, necessitating lifelong insulin administration to control blood glucose levels. In contrast, type 2 diabetes is often linked to lifestyle factors that increase insulin resistance. It is typically managed through diet, exercise, oral medications, and occasionally insulin injections.

Type 1 diabetes is not typically present at birth; it usually develops in childhood or adolescence. However, it can also be diagnosed later in life, including in adults. While it often appears early, the condition can manifest at any age.

Absolutely! While managing type 1 diabetes once required strict dietary restrictions, this is generally no longer the case. People with type 1 diabetes can enjoy sugary foods; they simply need to carefully manage their insulin intake to balance their blood glucose levels.

No! Type 1 diabetes is not caused by a poor diet. It is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. The exact cause of this autoimmune response is not fully understood, but it is not related to dietary habits.

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood glucose levels by allowing sugar to enter cells for energy. For people with type 1 diabetes, their bodies do not produce insulin naturally, so they must administer it through injections or an insulin pump to manage their blood sugar levels effectively.

No. Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong condition. There is currently no cure, and it requires continuous management with insulin therapy and careful monitoring of blood glucose levels. Although it doesn’t go away, effective management allows individuals to live full and active lives.

A low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, occurs when blood glucose levels drop below the normal range, typically below 4.0 mmol/L. Treating a low blood sugar requires fast acting carbohydrates, and in severe cases, glucagon may be required.