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What is type 1 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition caused by the immune system mistakenly killing cells in the pancreas that produce insulin.

Although type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, it’s usually diagnosed in childhood. Once diagnosed, those with type 1 will need to take insulin for the rest of their lives, usually through injections, using an insulin pen or an insulin pump. They’ll also need to regularly test their blood sugar levels.

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes include:
Feeling very thirsty
Weeing more than usual, particularly at night
Feeling very tired
Losing weight without trying
Thrush that keeps coming back
Blurred vision
Cuts and grazes that heal slowly
Fruity-smelling breath
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes can have similar symptoms. Type 1 can develop quickly over weeks, or even days, whereas many people with type 2 can have it for years without realising because the early symptoms tend to be general in nature and develop gradually.

Causes of type 1 diabetes
It is not well known what the causes of type 1 diabetes are, although certain genes put people at a higher risk of developing the condition. There are other factors which are thought to be involved including environmental and viral triggers.

What is type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is by far the most common and is on the rise in the UK, with around 90% of all adults in the UK with diabetes having type 2. Type 2 diabetes develops when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, or the body’s cells don’t react to insulin. Type 2 symptoms often develop slowly over time. You can have type 2 diabetes for many years without knowing it.

Diabetes can cause long-term health problems if it’s not well managed, so early diagnosis and treatment is very important. Make sure you’re aware of the symptoms and speak with your GP if you’re concerned.

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include:
Feeling very thirsty
Weeing more than usual, particularly at night
Feeling very tired
Losing weight without trying
Experiencing recurring thrush
Blurred vision
Cuts and grazes that heal slowly

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes can have similar symptoms. Type 1 can develop quickly over weeks, or even days, whereas many people with type 2 can have it for years without realising because the early symptoms tend to be general in nature and develop gradually.

As noted earlier, while type 1 and type 2 diabetes share similar symptoms, the onset and progression of each can differ significantly.