A 20 year old male has been admitted to ICU for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). His mother gives history that his thirst has increased lately & he goes to loo frequently. He has not been diagnosed with diabetes previously. There is no family history of diabetes. His BMI is 42 kg/m2. Anti-GAD antibodies and anti-islet cell antibodies (ICA) are not detected in this patient. Which of the following statements is true regarding this patient?