Type 1(also know as insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) Type 2(also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus)

Type 1 diabetes: - This type of diabetes mellitus is also known as insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, in this condition, the pancreas does not produce enough insulin according to the ones requirement. This type of diabetes is also called “juvenile onset diabetes mellitus”, because it is often diagnosed in children or teenage between 12-18 years. [3]

Type 2 diabetes: - This type of diabetes mellitus is also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, this occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin, or when the cells are unable to use insulin properly, which is called insulin resistance. Type 2 diabetes is commonly called “adult onset diabetes mellitus”, since it is diagnosed later in life, generally after the age of 45. 90-95% of people are suffering with this type of diabetes.[3]