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What are the two forms of diabetes?
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Type 1 and 2: Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults and requires treatment with insulin. Type 2 diabetes is usually diagnosed in adults and is usually treated with oral medicine.
Answered 6/28/2011
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Diabetes Type I & II: There are two types of diabetes mellitus type i and type ii. These types are related to no production of Insulin and over production of Insulin respetively.
Answered 3/10/2019
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Really more that 2: Most people are aware of type 1 and type 2 diabetes but there are other forms as well. Gestational (during pregnancy) , chemical or drug induced diabetes and MODY- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young are other forms. However, the Type 2 is the most common worldwide.
Answered 2/3/2015
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