<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I guess I see more commonalities of the two types of diabetes than differences. I exercise caution in making broad strokes of assessment- is it less of a *real threat* if a type 2 struggles with too high bg's and potential complications, than a type 1 dealing with daily insulin? Both share the need to somehow help the body maintain insulin & blood glucose levels. 60% of type 2's wind up on insulin, and that liver/glucose storage mechanism can be a curse rather than a blessing when it comes to dawn phenomenon. Kemp wrote: Blood sugar changes faster, both up and down, in a Type 1 or than in a Type 2 who no longer makes any insulin and hence must inject. Hypoglycemia is a constant, real threat.<snip> Further, the other missing hormone from the damaged beta cells of the pancreas, amylin, is unavailable to control glucagon release, another safety valve against low blood sugar. >>>>>Yes, the hypo factor is greater when using either insulin OR the most popular oral medication- the sulfonylurea drugs- glucotrol, glynase, glipazide etc.... These have a notorious ability to casue lows unless you have a very rigid meal schedule. Again 60% of type 2's use insulin as well. Injecting insulin, even "human" insulin is just as unnatural as taking whichever pill for Type 2. The grass is not greener and, indeed, more dangerous. -- >>>>>> Maybe we should just agree to disagree on this one. Who knows if the oral meds have other side effects that can be more dangerous than insulin....????? Some certainly come with the risk of lows.The meds are only good for several years. Having diabetes in general is dangerous to your health. ~fran