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diabetic types - #17943

Aradhya

I am a bit confused about the different diabetic types since my doctor mentioned them recently, and I feel like I'm drowning in info. A few months back, I started feeling really tired all the time, I thought it was just stress from work, but after some tests, they said I might have prediabetes. I remember my grandma had diabetic types 2, and now I’m worried about what that could mean for me, like am I headed there? I mean, I try to eat healthy, but sometimes I can't help but grab a burger or some fries when I'm busy. The doctor talked about how diabetic types are classified, but I didn’t really catch the details. Is type 1 totally different from type 2 or are there overlaps? I heard there are even more types that I've never even heard of! Like, how does being diagnosed with one of these diabetic types change your life? I'm still trying to wrap my head around it all, especially since I have to monitor my blood sugar now. If anyone here has experience with these diabetic types and can shed some light on what to expect or how to manage it, I would really appreciate it. How can you tell if you're spiraling toward one of these diabetic types? Do you really need to stick strictly to a diet or can you still have occasional treats? It's all so overwhelming!

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