The Difference Between Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2
Colorado Technical University
Assigment: The Phase 5 DB-The Human Body and Wellness
Instructor: Wendy Swope
By Arlain Sivas
June 19, 2013 What is the difference between Diabetes type 1 and Diabetes type 2. We all know that Diabetes type 1 and Diabetes type 2 caused when your body has high level of sugar (glucose) in your blood stream. I had research from the web sites and I found some descriptions of Diabetes type 1 and Diabetes type 2. First I will write down what I read about Diabetes type 1. (www.diabetesnerveStudy.com) If you have type 1 diabetes you are well aware of the importance of insulin replacement to manage your blood sugar. What you may not know is that your body is also deficient in a molecule called C-peptide. When C-peptide levels are abnormally low or absent for long periods of time you could be at risk for developing serious nerve damage in your feet or hands, such as numbness or loss of sensation. This condition, known as peripheral neuropathy can be very subtle at first and many people with diabetes are not even aware they have symptoms. However, as the condition progresses it can lead to serious complications such as ulcers, infections, and even amputation. In fact up to 70% of all people with diabetes will eventually develop peripheral neuropathy. Symptoms of Peripheral neuropathy may be including numbness, pins and needles, loss of sensation, prickling, tingling and burning. Since the signs and symptoms of nerve damage come on gradually, many people with diabetes adapt to these changes without even realizing they have a problem until it leads to more serious Complications such as sores, ulcers, or infections. Also there are no medications currently available to treat the underlying cause of peripheral neuropathy. Current treatments for type 1 diabetes focus on replacing insulin, but not replacing C-peptide. However doctors are now learning more about C-peptide and its role in diabetes-related complications. When C-peptide
Assigment: The Phase 5 DB-The Human Body and Wellness
Instructor: Wendy Swope
By Arlain Sivas
June 19, 2013 What is the difference between Diabetes type 1 and Diabetes type 2. We all know that Diabetes type 1 and Diabetes type 2 caused when your body has high level of sugar (glucose) in your blood stream. I had research from the web sites and I found some descriptions of Diabetes type 1 and Diabetes type 2. First I will write down what I read about Diabetes type 1. (www.diabetesnerveStudy.com) If you have type 1 diabetes you are well aware of the importance of insulin replacement to manage your blood sugar. What you may not know is that your body is also deficient in a molecule called C-peptide. When C-peptide levels are abnormally low or absent for long periods of time you could be at risk for developing serious nerve damage in your feet or hands, such as numbness or loss of sensation. This condition, known as peripheral neuropathy can be very subtle at first and many people with diabetes are not even aware they have symptoms. However, as the condition progresses it can lead to serious complications such as ulcers, infections, and even amputation. In fact up to 70% of all people with diabetes will eventually develop peripheral neuropathy. Symptoms of Peripheral neuropathy may be including numbness, pins and needles, loss of sensation, prickling, tingling and burning. Since the signs and symptoms of nerve damage come on gradually, many people with diabetes adapt to these changes without even realizing they have a problem until it leads to more serious Complications such as sores, ulcers, or infections. Also there are no medications currently available to treat the underlying cause of peripheral neuropathy. Current treatments for type 1 diabetes focus on replacing insulin, but not replacing C-peptide. However doctors are now learning more about C-peptide and its role in diabetes-related complications. When C-peptide