Diabetes Transmission: Understanding How It Spreads (or Doesn't)

Diabetes is not contagious and cannot spread through testers or any form of contact. Diabetes, including both type 1 and type 2, is a metabolic disorder that affects how the body processes glucose (sugar). Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune reaction that damages the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, while type 2 diabetes is primarily a result of lifestyle factors and genetics.