8. Comparison between type I and type II Diabetes Type I DM Type II DM Synonym IDDM, JOD NIDDM, adult onset Age of Onset During puberty or childhood Usually after age 35 (gradual) Physique during onset Frequently emaciated Obese Prevalence 10-20% of diagnosed diabetics 80-90% of diagnosed diabetics Genetic Predisposition Moderate Very strong HLA Present Usually present