Type 1 is auto-immune. It results from the body’s failure to produce insulin, and presently the only treatment requires the person to inject insulin. The cause of Type 1 is not fully understood yet, but they believe that genetic, and environmental factors are involved.
type 2 diabetes is the body’s resistance to the action of insulin in the cells. People who are overweight are more likely to have insulin resistance. Family history and genetics play a large role in type 2 diabetes. Diet and exercise are the primary treatment for type 2.
The two indeed have different causes and treatment however they do both evolve around blood sugars…