Question

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

Explanation:

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type. Type 1 is caused by pancreatic beta - cell destruction. Type 2 is due to insulin resistance and deficiency. Obesity is a risk for Type 2. Fatigue and weight - loss can occur in both. Type 2 is usually diagnosed in adults, Type 1 in children and young adults. Both are chronic with no cure.

Answer:

The most common type of diabetes: Type 2
Caused by destruction of pancreatic beta cells: Type 1
Caused by insulin resistance and deficiency: Type 2
Obesity is a risk factor: Type 2
May cause fatigue: Both
May cause weight loss: Both
Usually diagnosed in adults: Type 2
Usually diagnosed in children and young adults: Type 1
Chronic condition with no cure: Both