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Determine whether each of the following is a characteristic of Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, or both.

Characteristic:
- The most common type of diabetes
- Caused by destruction of pancreatic beta cells
- Caused by insulin resistance and deficiency
- Obesity is a risk factor
- May cause fatigue
- May cause weight loss
- Usually diagnosed in adults
- Usually diagnosed in children and young adults
- Chronic condition with no cure

Type 1:
- [tex]\square[/tex] Caused by destruction of pancreatic beta cells
- [tex]\square[/tex] Usually diagnosed in children and young adults

Type 2:
- [tex]\square[/tex] The most common type of diabetes
- [tex]\square[/tex] Caused by insulin resistance and deficiency
- [tex]\square[/tex] Obesity is a risk factor
- [tex]\square[/tex] Usually diagnosed in adults

Both:
- [tex]\square[/tex] May cause fatigue
- [tex]\square[/tex] May cause weight loss
- [tex]\square[/tex] Chronic condition with no cure



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Final answer:

Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes have distinct characteristics such as age of onset and causes. Type 1 is an autoimmune disease affecting younger individuals, while Type 2 is usually linked to lifestyle factors in adults.


Explanation:

Type 1 diabetes

  1. The destruction of pancreatic beta cells leading to a lack of insulin production characterizes Type 1 diabetes.
  2. Usually diagnosed in children and young adults with symptoms like weight loss and extreme fatigue.
  3. Chronic condition with no cure and is an autoimmune disease.
Type 2 diabetes
  1. Primarily caused by insulin resistance and deficiency, usually due to lifestyle factors.
  2. Obesity is a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes, and it is the most common type of diabetes.
  3. May cause fatigue, weight loss, and is diagnosed more commonly in adults.

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