Type 2 diabetes may be managed with lifestyle changes alone.

Type 2 diabetes is associated with insulin resistance.

Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in younger children and adolescents.

Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune process.

Type 1 diabetes is associated with obesity.

Type 1 diabetes can be cured with lifestyle changes.

Type 1 diabetes can be prevented with healthy eating.

Type 2 diabetes is typically diagnosed in infants and toddlers.