Editorial
Copyright ©2013 Baishideng Publishing Group Co.
World J Diabetes. Oct 15, 2013; 4(5): 170-176
Published online Oct 15, 2013. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v4.i5.170
Table 1 Contrasting clinical and pathophysiologic features of types 1 and 2 diabetes
FeaturesType 1 DMType 2 DM
Age at onsetEarly, below 35 yrLate, after 40-45 yr
Type of onsetAbrupt and severeGradual and insidious
Frequency of occurrence10%-20%80%-90%
Family historyLess than 20%About 60%
PathogenesisAutoimmune destruction of β-cellsInsulin resistance, impaired insulin secretion
Body weightNormalObese/non-obese
Genetic locusUnknownChromosome 6
Condition of islet cellsInsulitis, β-cell destructionNo insulitis, later fibrosis of islets
Blood insulin levelDecreased insulinNormal or increased insulin
Clinical managementInsulin and dietInsulin, oral drugs, diet, exercise