In type 2 diabetes, the body tissues have reduced sensitivity to the action of insulin also known as insulin resistance. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce sufficient insulin; therefore, synthetic insulin is needed. What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
1) Type 1 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance, while type 2 diabetes is characterized by insufficient insulin production.
2) Type 1 diabetes is characterized by insufficient insulin production, while type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance.
3) Type 1 diabetes is caused by a lack of physical activity, while type 2 diabetes is caused by genetic factors.
4) Type 1 diabetes is caused by genetic factors, while type 2 diabetes is caused by a lack of physical activity.