The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Disease description:
Recently, during a routine health checkup, I found out that I have diabetes, specifically type 1 diabetes. What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes lies in their fundamental nature and the typical age groups affected. Type 1 diabetes usually involves complete failure of pancreatic islet function and commonly occurs in adolescents. In contrast, if there is only impaired islet function or insulin resistance, it is classified as type 2 diabetes, which tends to affect older individuals.
