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diabetes types name - #17418

Aradhya

I am super confused about diabetes types name. A few months ago, I went to see my doctor because I was feeling really tired and was drinking a lot of water, like almost nonstop! They did some tests, and now I’m stuck with this label of “pre-diabetes” which, honestly, freaks me out. The doctor mentioned different diabetes types names but didn't really explain them well, and I'm trying to figure out why some people have “type 1” while most talk about “type 2.” Yesterday, I was talking to a friend who said there are even other types, and now I feel like I’m drowning in all this info. I want to understand if my pre-diabetes can turn into one of those diabetes types or if I can avoid that. I mean, does it matter what diet I follow if I don’t officially have diabetes yet? Also, what does the whole insulin thing mean in terms of the diabetes types name? Like, do you need insulin for type 1 but not for type 2? Guess I’m just scared that all these diabetes types names could end up being my future if I don’t make changes now. Any advice or clarity on these diabetes types names would be a huge help!

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