How Is Diabetes Classified into Type 1 and Type 2?
Disease description:
I was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I’ve heard there’s also type 2 diabetes—could you please explain how diabetes is classified into type 1 and type 2?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Diabetes is generally classified into type 1 and type 2 based on its etiology, clinical manifestations, complications, and diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Diabetes is a common chronic disease that can cause symptoms such as dry mouth and throat, excessive thirst, frequent urination, increased appetite, weight loss, and emaciation. Treatment typically requires long-term administration of antihyperglycemic medications or insulin injections, strictly following the physician’s instructions.
