It is type 1. Rarely will a child develop type 2, called MODY. So he is most likely type 1. And it isnt a stupid question as you are gathering information for someone you care about. How can that be bad???

HTH
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Mindy
Take your self esteem and own it, lest you spend your entire life searching for it in other people
[This message has been edited by Mommyof4 (edited 10-26-2003).]