Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I want to know what is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Nature vs Nuture: Type 1 dm can be genetic and is thought to be related to viral infection. Risk of type 2 dm are also family hx but especially being overweight, diet, lack of exercise.
Answered 12/9/2013
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What's are the differences between type 1 & type 2 diabetes?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is the biggest difference between type 1 diabetes and type 2?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What're the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Difference in type 1 and type 2 diabetes signs?
I was diagnosed with type one diabetes when i was around 18. That was two years ago. I don't have insurance because finding and keeping a job with my illness is difficult when I am not getting treatment. What can I do?
For type 2 diabetes, if someone has to choose between whole grain sorghum flour and whole grain wheat flour, which one of the two would b better?
What causes diabetes difference type 1 and 2?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
