Translations:Diabetes/13/en
Causes
| Feature | Type 1 diabetes | Type 2 diabetes |
|---|---|---|
| Onset | Sudden | Gradual |
| Age at onset | Mostly in children | Mostly in adults |
| Body size | Thin or normal | Often obese |
| Ketoacidosis | Common | Rare |
| Autoantibodies | Usually present | Absent |
| Endogenous insulin | Low or absent | Normal, decreased or increased |
| Heritability | 0.69 to 0.88 | 0.47 to 0.77 |
| Prevalence
(age standardized) |
<2 per 1,000 | ~6% (men), ~5% (women) |