- The
body is unable to produce insulin
- Typically
develops during childhood or adolescence
- No
known prevention method
- Only
known risk factor known is genetics
- Must
take insulin for treatment
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- Body
is able to produce insulin, however, it either
does not make enough or does not use it as
efficiently
- Can
develop at any age but typically in adults and
elderly
- Can be
prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle
- Risk
factors include obesity, inactive lifestyle,
genetics, poor diet, high blood pressure
- Healthy
lifestyle and possible insulin therapy for
treatment
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