

There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. They’re different conditions, caused by different things, but they are both serious and need to be treated and managed properly.

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that plays a very important role in our bodies. After we eat, we begin to digest carbohydrates, breaking them down into glucose.

The insulin released by the pancreas moves glucose into our cells, where it is used as fuel for energy. It may help to understand that insulin is often described as a key, which open the doors to the cells, allowing glucose to enter.

Type 1 diabetes

  • Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells, meaning no insulin is produced. This causes glucose to quickly rise in the blood.
  • Nobody knows exactly why this happens, but science tells us it’s got nothing to do with diet or lifestyle.
  • About 10 per cent of people with diabetes have Type 1

Type 2 diabetes

  • About 90 per cent of people with diabetes have Type 2.

There are a range of more rare types of diabetes – correct diagnosis and management of these types are equally important


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