WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TYPE I AND TYPE II DIABETES ?
Accounts for approximately 10% of patients with diabetes
Characterized by total absence or very minimal presence of insulin
The condition is managed by injecting insulin or receiving insulin via a pump
Type II
Accounts for approximately 85% of patients with diabetes
Characterized by either a lack of insulin or insulin resistance
This form of diabetes can be managed by one or a combination of:Diet
Healthy exercise
Medication in a tablet e.g. Biguanides (Metformin) / Sulfonylurea (Gliclazide
Medication via injections e.g. GLP-1 receptor agonists (Exenatide)
Insulin
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