What differentiation is made between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
A) Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune disorder, while type 2 results from insulin deficiency.
B) Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune disorder, while type 2 results from insulin resistance combined with relative insulin deficiency.
C) Type 1 diabetes results from insulin resistance combined with relative insulin deficiency, while type 2 is caused by an autoimmune disorder.
D) Type 1 diabetes is more common than type 2 diabetes.

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Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system attacks insulin-producing cells. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance and a relative insulin deficiency.

What Differentiation Is Made Between Type 1 and Type 2