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Which type of diabetes is worse

I am a 52 year old male and I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes a week ago. After constant research, I have gained some considerable amount of knowledge and awareness about it. Which one is worse- Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes? Can someone answer this for me?

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Having gained considerable knowledge u might have already got an answer to your question. Though if it's a history of just one week and if ur age is 52 I would suggest to get a second opinion. It's le ... Read More

Dear Sir/mam I am very concern about my aunt's health problem She is suffering from diabetes and now it starts affecting the kidney also her liver is also getting affected . So can you please help me regarding this problem. I know this is a serious problem . Can you please help me whether this requires any surgery or it will be treated without it .

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The treatment of Diabetes is not that simple. There are many classes of Diabetic Drugs. It depends on extent of Diabetes and complications to decide medicine for the Diabetic person. Dosages are also ... Read More

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My mother is a diabetic patient, so , is there any test to know which type of diabetes she is having

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There are a number of tests but the diagnosis is usually clinical. A good diabetologist would diagnose the type of diabetes just with history. ... Read More

Can someone please tell me whether this is type one or type two diabetes...I have attached reports along with this...thank you...

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There reports can not differentiate between type 1 and type 2. This is uncontrolled diabetes. Diagnosis of type or type 2 can be made by a diabetologist simply based on history without any lab test. S ... Read More

What are different types of diabetes mellitus with its complications? And give its management along with that of CAM

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Have you tried googling your question? ... Read More

Can someone please tell me is this type 1 or type 2 diabetes...reports are attached along with this..thank you... Please kindly give a quick response...

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The only thing that can drawn from results is that you have uncontrolled diabetes as indictated by both the sugar levels as well as high HBA1C levels. It does not tell us anything about the nature of ... Read More

Hi Dr for my mom we have went clinic for diabetes check and found she is having type 2 diabetes. And Dr suggest yo take insulin.my question is now she can use IME @ 9 tablet s or not pls suggest

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. I would encourage you to read the disclaimer on their webiste and you will know for yourself. Their disclaimer says these medicines are not meant to cure ... Read More

My sister has type 1 diabetes and she is about to get married now she is worried that will she pass her type 1 diabetes to her childrens

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May happen ... Read More

I have heard that there are many types of diabetes that one may have. My understanding tells me that there is only one type, in which one is not able to produce insulin. Please help me understand different types of diabetes that are there.

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There are around 50 different types of diabetes and it's impossible to elaborate on each of these. You may google for etiological classification of diabetes for more details ... Read More

Is it possible to get Type 1 diabetes at the age of 30? How can we identify whether the diabetes is Type1 or type 2? Is the type1 diabetes curable? What are medication available for type1 diabetes?

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Type 1 DM can occur at any age, eldest case reported being of 79 years. There are a few autoantibodies like GAD65, Anti IA2, and ICA. The tests are very costly and are usually not needed. Consultation ... Read More

I have done hba1c test from Agilus diagnostic on 6 June 2026, it was 5.8 (FBS - 106) . Again on 21 July 2026, I did Hba1c test from Agilus diagnostic and result is 5.5 and FBS - 115. I doubt these both results because of below mentioned points :- 1. I am diabetic type 2 patient from last 4 years. 2. I have taken treatment only once in last 4 years

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I understand your concern. The good thing is that an HbA1c of 5.5% is reassuring and suggests your average sugar has been well controlled over the last 2–3 months. However, your symptoms should not be ... Read More

Hello dr, I am type 1 diabetic from long time. From quite some time whenever I sleep at night I suddenly feel whole body like shaking or nerves are tingling and I wake up with some peculiar feeling like whole body has dizziness. But again when I sleep I don't feel anything till morning. What is this happening if I get some idea. Thanks in advance

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Are your sugars are under control? ... Read More

Am a diabetic patient since last 4 yr,recently i did my c-pepetide(r) test it was 2.92 ng/ml after few days i did insulin (fasting)test also it was 1.8 uu/ml . Why its happpens c peptide is normal range but insulin production is very low. Which type of diabetes I have??

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What is your weight? Family history? You need to give few more details for evaluation. ... Read More

Recently got to know about type 2 diabetes...my age is 30 Professional: WFH work Alcohol: Used to drink frequently every day 3 to 4 beer can Sweets: regular morning mithai (in week 4 to 5 days) tea, coffee, rice Currently on medication: tenisave m 20/500, deshclit 7.5 since 1 week Last week test: RBS - 221, PP - 289, HbA1c - 9.4 Please suggest prop

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Prepare a food in high protein low fat low carbohydrates and high fibre diet . Do exercise and keep a strict schedule of meal and exercise ... Read More

I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during my pregnancy. Took tablets for tat. Post delivery it went back to normal.again after 1.5 years after my delivery my HBA1C level is 6.5. I'm still breat feeding my kid. Can this be reversed without medicines?

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Yes it can with diet and exercise ... Read More

Hy, so my dad is losing weight in Diabetes. I want to know how can we control that? Is it type 1 diabetes? Or type 2?

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Need more details ... Read More

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes recently. My c peptide levels are very low 0.34. I have still not come in terms about insulin dependency. I am exploring stem cell therapy. Is it safe to go for stem cell therapy?

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It is under trial, out come is favorable till now ... Read More

In which year we can expect cure for type 2 diabetes...as china recently cured type 2 diabetes of 59 year old men with cell therapy.

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult Will help you ... Read More

Hello doctor, My mother has type 2 diabetes, so I'm the risk of gestational diabetes incase of pregnancy,is there a way that I can prevent it??? Or definitely I will get gestational diabetes due to FAMILY history

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Yes you can prevent it by walking 45 minutes 5 days in a week and cut down on Sugar in take ... Read More

Hello Dr, I have type 1 diabetes from long time. I sometimes have a dull mild belly button pain which also feels if I press my belly button,not very deep Also my stools are sometimes brown and sometimes often Very light brown, also sometimes I observed that my stools are of two different shades of brown. Please suggest what should I do.

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Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

I am taking daonil 5 mg tablet every morning for type 2 sugar and my sugar level is 180 to 250. I want to know is it safe to consume daily. Thanks

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Yes it is safe, but your sugars are not controlled. Kindly consult so that your medication can be adjusted ... Read More

Hi, My father is type 2 diabetic patient, can he eat apple and mosambi .He is under medication for heart problem and diabetic and cholostrol .

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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ... Read More

Hi, I have type 2 diabetes and taking Metformin for last 3 years. We are planning for a second baby. I found in the internet that long time metformin use will affect sperm and results in baby born with severe birth defects. Please let me know is this true or not. What should i do now

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Not true. Metformin is safe in pregnancy .. Also insulin is safe Nothing to worry ... Read More

I have diabetes and not taking any medicine for diabetes, I need to know whether it's type 1 or type 2 diabetes, my age is 26 and my parents are diabetic, please say it's type 1 or type 2

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I am diagnosing for type 2 diabetes,After having sex i got a lite cut on penis foreskin, what is the reason

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Hello Practo User, use homoeopathic medications for your problem to get Instant and effective results.Its Curable, no need to worry about. Homoeopathic medicines plays Excellent role to treat Such pr ... Read More

I have been suffered with Diabetes for around 6-7 years now ( got it first diagnosed at 19/20). I was not having major hairfall at all then. But in the past 1 year I am having uncontrollable hairfall. I have started seeing bald patches and my hair is extremely sticky. Please help

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Kindly consult online for detailed history, further evaluation and treatment ... Read More

How to prevent diabetes. How much sugar can I consume in a day ? How diabetes is caused?.. .. .. .. ..

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Regular exercise and avoid junk food will prevent diabetes ... Read More

Is it advisable or is it ok if a person having type 2 diabetis can take magnesium glycinate tablets ?

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Yes can take. ... Read More

What should be the diet of Type 2 diabetic patient? How to regulate it. Can Type 2 diabetic patient eat egg?

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Avoid rice. Avoid fruits such as banana , mango , jackfruit. Avoid potatoes. You can use boiled vegetables instead of rice. Egg is protein rich , you can have. ... Read More

Is it true that person having type 1 diabetes in childhood will live short life than others and with complications.. as it is not easy to manage blood sugar levels all the time... proper insulin administration is fine .. but what else?

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No it's not true, you can live a normal healthy life the only difference is that you need to take insulin for life ... Read More

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