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What are causes and signs of type 1&2 diabetes?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Diabetes Type 1 & 2: Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease caused by obesity, poor high-carb diet, sedentary lifestyle in someone with a genetic predisposition oftentimes. Signs can include increased thirst and urination. Type 1 is typically caused by an autoimmune attack on the islet cells of the pancreas.

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Diabetes Type 1 & 2: Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease caused by obesity, poor high-carb diet, sedentary lifestyle in someone with a genetic predisposition oftentimes. Signs can include increased thirst and urination. Type 1 is typically caused by an autoimmune attack on the islet cells of the pancreas.

Answered 6/4/2014

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