Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic disorders worldwide, but not all types are the same. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes differ in causes, age of onset, treatment methods, and long-term effects.

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When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, it’s usually pretty simple which one they have — Type 1 or Type 2. The rate of diabetes has grown worldwide, having surpassed 800 million people a year ago. By ...