06/03/2026
They share a name. They both involve blood sugar. But that's kind of where the similarities end.
Type 1 is an autoimmune condition — the immune system mistakenly attacks the cells that produce insulin. It most often shows up in childhood or early adulthood, and it requires daily insulin to survive. There's no preventing it, no reversing it. You manage it, every single day.
Type 2 is a different story. The body either stops responding to insulin properly or doesn't make enough of it. It can develop at any age, though it's more common in adults. And unlike Type 1, it can often be prevented or delayed with the right habits — diet, movement, medication, and sometimes insulin too.
Both are real. Both are serious. And millions of people are living with one of them right now.
Whether you're navigating a diagnosis, supporting someone who is, or just trying to understand what someone in your life is going through — our diabetes support communities are here with thousands of people who understand what you're going through.
Find your community today 💙
Type 1 Diabetes Support Community: https://www.inspire.com/groups/type-1-diabetes/
Type 2 Diabetes Support Community: https://www.inspire.com/groups/type-2-diabetes/
