In which type of diabetes does the body typically become resistant to insulin?

Type 2 diabetes is characterized by the body's resistance to insulin, which is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels. In this condition, the cells in the body become less responsive to insulin, which means that glucose cannot enter the cells effectively. As a result, blood sugar levels rise, leading to hyperglycemia.

In Type 2 diabetes, the body often compensates for this resistance by producing more insulin initially. However, over time, this increased demand can exhaust the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, leading to a decrease in insulin production. This progression can result in a requirement for medication or insulin therapy to maintain blood glucose levels within a target range.

In contrast, Type 1 diabetes is primarily an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks insulin-producing beta cells, resulting in little to no insulin production. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and is typically associated with hormonal changes that cause insulin resistance temporarily. Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA) is a form of Type 1 diabetes that typically occurs in adulthood, where there is an autoimmune attack on the beta cells, but it has characteristics of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Understanding these distinctions helps in identifying the nature of diabetes and tailoring the appropriate management strategies for