Hi @A DiabetesTeam Member,
Type 1 is an autoimmune disease. Since they produce no insulin, they will die without it. Slowly Cutting Carbs and a measured amount of carbs in each meal can help. Meals at consistant measured time can help with control. Baby steps.

Type 2 is a metabolic disorder. There are many different treatments, medications, eating plans that can make control easier. Baby steps.

There are 4 tiers of Type 2 diabetes medications that can help with control. They can be used singly or in combination. And insulin is alway an option. Baby steps.

I supercontrol my diabetes journey by eating to my meter, My blood glucose numbers spreadsheet, and my food journal. Baby steps.

I eat to the nondiabetic range of 4.0(72 usa) to 7.8(140 usa). This range arrests the cumulative vascular damage from glucose spikes that add to diabetes complications and comorbidities. Baby steps.

The vascular damage leads to nerve damage and organ damage. Nerve damage and even nerve death in the extremities can be devastating. So do yourself a favor and control your numbers to the nondiabetic range. Baby steps.

Your toes, feet, and legs can remain yours. Your kidneys will thank you. As will your skin, your vascular system, your eyes, your heart, your brain and every part of your body. Baby steps.

When you were diagnosed with diabetes your lifespan decreased 20 years. You can regain most of that if you control your numbers. Slowly Drop Weight till your BMI is in the normal range of 18.0 to 24.9. Baby steps

Learn your personal right eating lifestyle, slowly cut your carbs, control your portion size, eat at regular times and intervals. Baby steps.

Stay properly hydrated. Unless you are medically restricted from fluids. Sipping 3 literes is about 100 oz. Water. It is a minimum daily amount for best hydration for most people. The guide line is 1/2 to 3/4 oz water daily for every pound of body weight. Baby steps.

If your doctors allow, Exercise regularly. Walking 10-15 minutes immediately after eating each meal lowers the post meal glucose spike. Baby steps.

Eliminate all added sugar in food and drink. Slowly cut your carbs. Baby steps.

Sleep 6-7 hours nightly, 8 hours is better. I do self care 10-15 minutes daily. Baby steps.

2x a month I dedicate a 4 hour time block to self care. Plus try to get outside regularly. I work in my gardens, walk, and hike. Baby steps.

Find your reasons to live your best life and do it. There is no try, just Do It or Don't. My reasons are my family. Find your reason. Baby steps.

Never give up, never surrender, never ever.
You got this.
Have a wonderful day.

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A Diabete...

Depends how you define that

Kids get Type 1 usually by their early teens at the latest so will be diabetic for possibly 70 years or more - that is one heck of a long time not to slip up and reduce your lifespan

A Type 1 will be using insulin daily from the day of diagnosis until the day they die - multiple injections a day

Type 2 is usually diagnosed after age 45 and can initially treated with dietary changes and weight loss - oral meds are also there to help

Only about 1 in 5 Type 2's will ever need insulin

Both Type 1 and 2 should follow similar diets, so no difference there - also same exercise routines and weight management protocols, again, the same for both

So both versions SUCK it's just that Type 1 sucks for longer and requires the use of insulin as the "only" treatment while Type 2's will have it for much less of their life AND they have multiple treatment options, many of them oral medications

Type 1 The pancreas doesn't release any insulin at all. Have to take shots to compensate. Type 2 pancreas does release insulin,not a sufficient amount. Type 2 can be put into remission. With proper diet,and exercise

@A DiabetesTeam Member
Thank you Henry. Sending hugs and prayers 🤗🙏

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A Diabete...

Thank you