There is no easy answer when it comes to determining which diabetes is more dangerous. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and blindness. And while type 2 diabetes is typically diagnosed in adults over the age of 40, type 1 diabetes can occur at any age. That said, type 1 diabetes is often considered more dangerous because it can lead to ketoacidosis, a condition in which the body produces too much acid