Title: Describe the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit X: Special Needs Clients

Description should include

- Type 1 – insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM); body produces little to no insulin; requires insulin injections
- Type 2 – non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM); body produces insulin that it has become resistant to; may be treated with diet, exercise, insulin injections, or oral hypoglycemic tablets.