Type 1 Type 2
Ketosis prone Yes Uncommon
Insulin requirement Yes (absolute insulin deficiency) Often later in disease (insulin
resistance ± deficiency)
Onset of symptoms Acute Often insidious
Obesity Uncommon Common
Age at onset (yr) Usually <30 Usually >30
Family history of diabetes 10% 30%
Concordance in monozygotic twins 30-50% 90-100%
Ketosis prone Yes Uncommon
Insulin requirement Yes (absolute insulin deficiency) Often later in disease (insulin
resistance ± deficiency)
Onset of symptoms Acute Often insidious
Obesity Uncommon Common
Age at onset (yr) Usually <30 Usually >30
Family history of diabetes 10% 30%
Concordance in monozygotic twins 30-50% 90-100%
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