Classification of diabetes (ADA-1997) pe (beta-cell destruction, usually leading to absolute insulin deficiency Autoimmune Idiopathic ●Type2 (may range from predominantly insulin resistance with relative insulin deficiency to a predominantly secretory defect with or without nsulin resistance ● Other specific types e Gestational diabetes*xClassification of diabetes(ADA-1997) Type 1 ⚫ (beta-cell destruction, usually leading to absolute insulin deficiency) • Autoimmune • Idiopathic ⚫ Type 2 – (may range from predominantly insulin resistance with relative insulin deficiency to a predominantly secretory defect with or without insulin resistance) ⚫ Other specific types ⚫ Gestational diabetes**