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What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy.

Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin acts like a key to let the blood sugar into your body’s cells for use as energy.

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  • Type 1 Diabetes

    A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. It typically appears in adolescence. Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue and blurred vision.

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    What is a difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

    The main difference between the type 1 and type 2 diabetes is that type 1 diabetes is a genetic condition that often shows up early in life, and type 2 is mainly lifestyle-related and develops over time. With type 1 diabetes, your immune system is attacking and destroying the insulin-producing cells in your pancreas.

    What causes diabetes type 1?

    Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake). This reaction destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin, called beta cells. This process can go on for months or years before any symptoms appear.

    Why do you get acne with rosacea?

    Scientists found that most people with acne-like rosacea react to a bacterium (singular for bacteria) called bacillus oleronius. This reaction causes their immune system to overreact.

    Is type 1 diabetes serious?

    Type 1 diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose (sugar) level is too high because your body can’t make a hormone called insulin. This happens because your body attacks the cells in your pancreas that make the insulin, meaning you can’t produce any at all. We all need insulin to live.

    Is type 1 diabetes can be cured?

    There isn’t a cure yet for type 1 diabetes, but it’s very treatable. You may have found out you have type 1 diabetes from a routine blood test. Or you may have had sudden and severe symptoms that led to a trip to the doctor or even the emergency room.

    Which is worse type 1 or 2?

    Type 2 diabetes is often milder than type 1. But it can still cause major health complications, especially in the tiny blood vessels in your kidneys, nerves, and eyes. Type 2 also raises your risk of heart disease and stroke.

  • Type 1 Diabetes

    A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. It typically appears in adolescence. Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue and blurred vision.

    General Patients queries

    People also ask

    What is a difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

    The main difference between the type 1 and type 2 diabetes is that type 1 diabetes is a genetic condition that often shows up early in life, and type 2 is mainly lifestyle-related and develops over time. With type 1 diabetes, your immune system is attacking and destroying the insulin-producing cells in your pancreas.

    What causes diabetes type 1?

    Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake). This reaction destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin, called beta cells. This process can go on for months or years before any symptoms appear.

    Why do you get acne with rosacea?

    Scientists found that most people with acne-like rosacea react to a bacterium (singular for bacteria) called bacillus oleronius. This reaction causes their immune system to overreact.

    Is type 1 diabetes serious?

    Type 1 diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose (sugar) level is too high because your body can’t make a hormone called insulin. This happens because your body attacks the cells in your pancreas that make the insulin, meaning you can’t produce any at all. We all need insulin to live.

    Is type 1 diabetes can be cured?

    There isn’t a cure yet for type 1 diabetes, but it’s very treatable. You may have found out you have type 1 diabetes from a routine blood test. Or you may have had sudden and severe symptoms that led to a trip to the doctor or even the emergency room.

    Which is worse type 1 or 2?

    Type 2 diabetes is often milder than type 1. But it can still cause major health complications, especially in the tiny blood vessels in your kidneys, nerves, and eyes. Type 2 also raises your risk of heart disease and stroke.

  • Devices and Supplies

    Glucose monitors, lancets, test strips, or pumps — whatever you need to help manage your health, we’ll help you. We will work with your insurance to help you get the latest technology (Freestyle Libre 3).

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    What is an example of a medical device?

    Examples are ultrasound and MRI machines, PET and CT scanners, and x-ray machines. Treatment equipment includes infusion pumps, medical lasers and LASIK surgical machines.

    What are Class I II and III medical devices?

    Class I: A medical device with low to moderate risk that requires general controls. Class II: A medical device with a moderate to high risk that requires special controls. Class III: A medical device with high risk that requires premarket approval.

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You must be wondering

How can Legacy Pharmacy make a difference?

Our pharmacists and technicians are here to educate you on your treatment protocol and find solutions to any problems that may stand in the way of you achieving your health goals

How can I save money on my diabetes medication?

Whether it’s your medication, insulin or diabetes testing supplies, speak to us to find out how we can help lower your cost. Learn more about how we make medicine affordable.

Will you be able to accept my insurance plan?

Yes. We accept all major insurance plans, including government-administered plans. We connect with manufacturers to lower co-pays and always work to get you the lowest price.

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