Table 1. Shows Difference Between Type I and Type II Diabetes.
Type I diabetes | Type II diabetes | |
Onset | Acute in onset | Gradual in onset |
Age | Mostly seen in young age group | Seen in older age group specially with obesity |
Body type | Thin or normal | Often obese |
Ketoacidosis | Common | Rare |
Autoantibodies | Usually present | Absent |
Endogenous Insulin | Low or absent | Normal, decreased or increased |