Think of it like a hybrid car - it's got some features of a gas-powered car and some features of an electric car. Type 1.5 diabetes is similar - it's got some features of type 1 diabetes and some features of type 2 diabetes.
Though Type 1.5 diabetes isn't an officially recognized medical term. It's often used to refer to a condition that falls somewhere between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. People with type 1.5 diabetes often have some of the characteristics of type 1 diabetes, like low insulin production, but they may also have some of the characteristics of type 2 diabetes, like insulin resistance.
Type 1 diabetes is when your body doesn't produce enough insulin, the hormone that regulates your blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes, on the other hand, is when your body becomes resistant to insulin and doesn't use it effectively.
Managing blood sugar levels can be a bit of a balancing act - kind of like trying to juggle while riding a unicycle.
But with right guidance, it can be done! 🧑🏻⚕️
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