Type I [IDDM]
It is more common & constitutes 80-90% cases of diabetes. It is caused due to basic metabolic defect, either a delayed insulin secretion relative to glucose load [deranged insulin secretion] or unable to respond to insulin [Insulin resistance]
- Age of Onset:Late [after 40 yrs]
- Type of Onset:Gradual & Insidious
- Weight:Obese
- Family history: About 60%
