What causes type 1 diabetes?
What causes type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune response in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This results in the body being unable to produce enough insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.
Type 2 diabetes is primarily caused by a combination of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors. These factors can include obesity, lack of physical activity, poor diet, and genetics. In type 2 diabetes, the body becomes resistant to insulin and is unable to effectively use the insulin it produces, leading to high blood sugar levels.