"Roughly there's about 300,000 people living with diabetes in Ireland and 90% of that is type two diabetes. And about 10% will be type one."
"Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system destroys insulin-producing cells, leading to a complete lack of insulin, while Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance, where the body doesn't use insulin effectively, and the pancreas doesn't make enough insulin to compensate."
"There are modifiable risk factors like diet and lifestyle, that the person can alter."
Exact national figures are not available, but estimates indicate about 300,000 people in Ireland live with diabetes, with roughly 90% having type 2 and 10% having type 1. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system destroys insulin-producing cells, resulting in a complete lack of insulin. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance and insufficient pancreatic insulin production to compensate. Modifiable risk factors such as diet, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors can improve prognosis and management for people with type 2 diabetes. Emphasis on prevention and lifestyle modification can reduce overall disease burden.
Read at Irish Independent
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