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Can you tell me how doctors know if u have type 1 or 2 diabetes?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Diabetes 1 vs 2: Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune condition that destroys the islet cells that produce insulin. GAD 65 antibodies tend to be positive in type 1. Diabetes Type 2 is an Insulin resistance problem, typically occurring in patients who are obese and who have a genetic predisposition to diabetes, although it can happen even without the predisposition if the lifestyle is bad enough. Work with a doctor.

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Answered 9/29/2016

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