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31/03/2021

What is type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. It occurs when the insulin-producing islet cells in the pancreas are completely destroyed, so the body can't produce any insulin. In type 2 diabetes, the islet cells are still working. However, the body is resistant to insulin.

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