Like Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. However, Type 1 is caused by an autoimmune reaction, while obesity, lack of exercise and familial diagnoses contribute to Type 2.

Learn how type 1 and type 2 diabetes differ in causes, onset, and management strategies. Expert insights on symptoms, treatment, and lifestyle adaptations.

Why understanding the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is essential for better health management and effective treatment options.

In type 1 diabetes, your immune system-- the body's defense against germs -- misfires. It destroys beta cells in your pancreas that make insulin, a hormone that helps your body store sugar for energy.