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Type 1 vs. type 2 diabetes: What’s the difference and why does it matter?
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas stops producing insulin, requiring insulin treatment, while Type 2 diabetes involves insulin resistance and often responds to lifestyle changes or medications. The CDC reports 90-95% of diabetes cases are Type 2, with risk factors including being overweight. Early detection is critical as insulin resistance can precede diagnosis by years.
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