Broadly speaking: Type 1 means you produce no insulin, Type 2 means you either produce some insulin but not enough or the cells are not responding correctly to the insulin that *is* produced. Type 1 (I think) is genetic, although that doesn't necessarily mean it shows signs from birth. Type 2 (by far the most common type) is more likely to be caused by lifestyle factors like diet.
EDIT: Reading material for you http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7504.php
What is type one diabetes?
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Broadly speaking: Type 1 means you produce no insulin, Type 2 means you either produce some insulin but not enough or the cells are not responding correctly to the insulin that *is* produced. Type 1 (I think) is genetic, although that doesn't necessarily mean it shows signs from birth. Type 2 (by far the most common type) is more likely to be caused by lifestyle factors like diet.
EDIT: Reading material for you http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7504.php