Title: Classification of diabetes
Course: Non-Communicable Diseases, Emergency Care and Mental Health Part 1 - Ethiopia (Full)

Classification of diabetes

There are several types of diabetes, including two that are common: Type 1 and Type 2. Worldwide, about 90% of people with diabetes have Type 2 and about 10% have Type 1. Gestational diabetes accounts for very small numbers of cases during pregnancy. We will look at each type in turn.