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What is worse to have diabetes type 1 or 2?

I am a 31 year old male. I want to know what is worse to have diabetes type 1 or 2?

3 Answers

In my opinion, Type 1 is worse to have since it is permanent. Type 2 can be controlled with lifestyle changes and further guidance from your local endocrine expert.
We cannot compare both. Many factors come into consideration. The difference is tyoe 1 need insulin while type 2 can be managed without insulin
This ? seems simple but it is not. Diabetes of any kind is a complex group of symptoms & management. In some ways Type 1 is more difficult because it occurs in younger people (children) and is totally insulin dependent. On the other had type 2 can also occur in children & also in old people where management is similar to Type 1. Type 2 would seem easier because most people with it can take oral meds instead of injections, but the plethora of oral meds now makes it difficult to know which one is best for an individual and when to change or add too the medication. Also many Type 2 patients will progress to insulin dependency & need injections. Both types of diabetes are "not fun to have". I know because I had it for 27 years. It is not easy to have a normal life with any kind of diabetes and prevent complications. It can be done with the tools we have today. I am free of complications except some neuopathy in my feet after so many years of diabetes, so I know it can be done. Which ever type you have, monitor frequently & keep it in control to prevent complications.