There is no clear answer regarding which type of diabetes is worse, as both types can lead to significant health complications if not well-managed. However, there are some differences between the two types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder, which means that the body attacks itself and destroys beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin, so little to no insulin is produced by the pancreas. On the other hand, type 2 diabetes is caused by several factors, including genetics and lifestyle factors such as being overweight or obese and physical inactivity. In type 2 diabetes, the body doesn’t use insulin properly, causing blood sugar levels to rise.

Type 1 diabetes is considered worse than type 2 because it is an autoimmune disease, so there isnt a cure. Also, in a 2010 report from the UK, it’s estimated that the life expectancy of people with type 2 diabetes can be reduced by up to 10 years, while type 1 can reduce life expectancy by 20 years or more. However, both types of diabetes are manageable, and the better controlled your diabetes is, the lower the risk of reduction in your life expectancy. Its important to remember that these are only averages based on people who have had diabetes in the past and may be affected by including people who do not receive medical care or who have poor control over their diabetes.