Type 1 Diabetes:

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Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake). This reaction stops your body from making insulin. Approximately 5-10% of people with diabetes have type 1. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes often develop quickly. It's usually diagnosed in children, teens, and young adults. If you have type 1 diabetes, you'll need insulin daily to survive. Currently, no one knows how to prevent type 1 diabetes.

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Type 2 Diabetes:

With type 2 diabetes, your body doesn't use insulin well and can't keep blood sugar at normal. About 90-95% of people with diabetes have type 2. It develops over many years and is usually diagnosed in adults (but more and more in children, teens, and young adults). You may not notice any symptoms, so getting your blood sugar tested is essential if you're at risk.

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Gestational Diabetes:

Gestational diabetes develops in pregnant women who have never had diabetes. If you have gestational diabetes, your baby could be at higher risk for health problems. Gestational diabetes usually goes away after your baby is born. However, it increases your risk for type 2 diabetes later in life. Your baby is more likely to have obesity as a child or teen and develop type 2 diabetes later in life.

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Symptoms:

If you have any of the following diabetes symptoms, see your doctor about getting your blood sugar tested:

• Urinate (pee) a lot, often at night

• Are very thirsty

• Lose weight without trying

• Are very hungry

• Have blurry vision

• Have numb or tingling hands or feet

• Feel very tired

• Have dehydrated skin

• Have sores that heal slowly

• Have more infections than usual

 

Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes:

People who have type 1 diabetes may also have nausea, vomiting, or stomach pains. Type 1 diabetes symptoms can develop in a few weeks or months and can be severe. Type 1 diabetes usually starts when you’re a child, teen, or young adult but can happen at any age.

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Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes:

Type 2 diabetes symptoms often take several years to develop. Some people don’t notice any symptoms at all. Type 2 diabetes usually starts when you’re an adult, though more and more children and teens are developing it. Because symptoms are hard to spot, it’s essential to know the risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Make sure to visit your doctor if you have any of them.

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Symptoms of Gestational Diabetes:

Gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) usually doesn’t have any symptoms. If you’re pregnant, your doctor should test you for gestational