What Is The Difference Between Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes And Their Causes?
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Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune disease which affects the person’s ability to make any insulin.
People with type 2 diabetes do make insulin but it may not be enough, or their bodies cannot use the insulin that is made.
There is no known cause for type 1 diabetes, but some things can increase a person’s risk for type 2.
To find out about your risk for type 2 diabetes, take the online CANRISK test.