What are the statistics of diabetes 1 compared to 2?

Diabetes type 1 (T1D)

* Prevalence: Approximately 1.25 million Americans have T1D, or about 1 in every 300 people.

* Age of onset: T1D is typically diagnosed in children and young adults, with peak incidence between ages 10 and 14 years.

* Risk factors: Genetic factors (such as having a family history of T1D), certain autoimmune diseases, and environmental factors (such as viral infections) are all thought to play a role in the development of T1D.

* Symptoms: T1D symptoms include frequent urination, increased thirst, excessive hunger, weight loss, fatigue, and blurred vision.

* Treatment: T1D is treated with insulin therapy, which involves taking insulin injections or using an insulin pump to regulate blood sugar levels.

* Prognosis: With proper management, people with T1D can live healthy, full lives. However, the condition can lead to complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and nerve damage.

Diabetes type 2 (T2D)

* Prevalence: Approximately 30.3 million Americans have T2D, or about 1 in every 10 people.

* Age of onset: T2D typically develops in adults over the age of 45, but it is becoming more common in younger people.

* Risk factors: Risk factors for T2D include obesity, family history of T2D, certain ethnicities, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diet.

* Symptoms: T2D symptoms may be mild or go unnoticed, and they can include fatigue, increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, blurred vision, and slow-healing sores.

* Treatment: T2D is treated with lifestyle changes (such as weight loss, healthy eating, and exercise), oral medications, and/or insulin therapy.

* Prognosis: With proper management, people with T2D can live healthy, full lives. However, the condition can lead to complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and nerve damage.