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Differentiate between Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes mellitus
Distinguish Between
Solution
| Sr. no. | Type-1 Diabetes mellitus | Type-2 Diabetes mellitus |
| 1. | People with type – 1 diabetes do not produce insulin in the pancreas. | People with type – 2 diabetes do not respond to insulin. |
| 2. | the immune system destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. | People with type – 2 diabetes are Insulin Resistant. The body produces insulin but unable to use effectively. |
| 3. | Cannot be controlled without taking insulin. | Possible to treat initially without medication or treating with tablets. |
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