Tyoe 2 Diabetes, usually seen in overweight adults, is when the pancreas makes insulin but the body does not respond to it well. Type 2 diabetics can often take pills to help them release more insulin or use it better.
Type 1 diabetes, usually seen in children, is a deficiency of insulin so they always need to inject replacement insulin
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Type 2 diabetes is classified as non-insulin dependent. Often, type 2 diabetes can be controlled with weight control, diet and exercise.