is type 2 diabetes an autoimmune disease mayo clinic
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Community Answer
Answered by Dr. Emily Carter, MD 🩺
No, Type 2 diabetes is not considered an autoimmune disease. Unlike Type 1 diabetes, which is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, Type 2 diabetes is primarily caused by insulin resistance and lifestyle factors such as obesity, poor diet, and lack of physical activity.
- Type 1 Diabetes: Autoimmune disease.
- Type 2 Diabetes: Metabolic disorder, not autoimmune.
For more detailed information, you can refer to Mayo Clinic's official page on diabetes.