These four terms have different
definitions, which are important, in order to understand how they are viewed. I
have throughout my life been termed by each one of these.
They all have come to mean the
same thing now. However, the first two
are more vague. Because these
definitions with different meanings have been lumped together and interpreted
to mean the same thing it has lead to more confusion and hiding of the truth.
Type 1 means that a
C-Peptide test was performed and the conclusion was that there is low or no
beta cell function, therefore, requiring insulin.