Type 2 Diabetes: Understanding the Most Common Form of Diabetes

Yes, most people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. In fact, about 90-95% of people with diabetes have type 2. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to effectively use insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps control blood sugar levels. This can lead to high blood sugar levels, which can cause a variety of health problems if left untreated.

Type 1 diabetes is a less common form of diabetes that is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin. This typically occurs in childhood or adolescence, although it can also develop in adults. Type 1 diabetes requires daily insulin injections to manage blood sugar levels.