What is the Difference Differen type1 and type2 diabetes ???
which is more common?
Why?

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Despite the uncertainty that often surrounds a diagnosis of diabetes, there are a few common characteristics of each diabetes type.

Please note that these differences are based on generalisations - exceptions are common. For instance, the perception of type 1 diabetes isn't strictly true: many cases are diagnosed in adulthood.

This table should be seen as a rough guide to the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, rather than hard and fast rules.

Type 1 diabetes(formerly called juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes), accounts for 5 to 10 out of 100 people who have diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system destroys the cells that release insulin, eventually eliminating insulin production from the body. Without insulin, cells cannot absorb sugar (glucose), which they need to produce energy.

Type 2 diabetes (formerly called adult-onset or non-insulin-dependent diabetes) can develop at any age. It most commonly becomes apparent during adulthood. But type 2 diabetes in children is rising. Type 2 diabetes accounts for the vast majority of people who have diabetes-90 to 95 out of 100 people. In type 2 diabetes, the body isn't able to use insulin the right way. This is called insulin resistance. As type 2 diabetes gets worse, the pancreas may make less and less insulin. This is called insulin deficiency.

Common differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes

Often diagnosed in childhood Usually diagnosed in over 30 year olds

Not associated with excess body weight Often associated with excess body weight

Often associated with higher than normal ketone levels at diagnosis Often associated with high blood pressure and/or cholesterol levels at diagnosis

Treated with insulin injections or insulin pump Is usually treated initially without medication or with tablets

Cannot be controlled without taking insulin Sometimes possible to come off diabetes medication


Often diagnosed in childhood	Usually diagnosed in over 30 year olds
Not associated with excess body weight	Often associated with excess body weight
Often associated with higher than normal ketone levels at diagnosis	Often associated with high blood pressure and/or cholesterol levels at diagnosis
Treated with insulin injections or insulin pump	Is usually treated initially without medication or with tablets
Cannot be controlled without taking insulin	Sometimes possible to come off diabetes medication

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