Causes of Diabetes
Certain factors that contribute to the development of diabetes are:
Heredity: Heredity is a major factor. That diabetes can be inherited has been known for centuries. However, the pattern of inheritance is not fully understood. Statistic indicates that those with a family history of the disease have a higher risk of developing diabetes than those without such a background. The risk factor is 25 to 33 percent more.
One reason why diabetes, especially type-2 diabetes runs in the family is because of the diabetes gene. But even it is caused by genetic factors beyond your control; there is no reason to suffer from it. Diabetes cannot be cured in full sense of the term, but it can be effectively controlled so that you would not know the difference.
Diet: Diabetes has been described by most medical scientists as a prosperity’ disease, primarily caused by systematic overeating. Not only is eating too much sugar and refined carbohydrates harmful, but proteins and fats, which are transformed into sugar, may also result in diabetes if taken in excess.
It is interesting to note that diabetes is almost unknown in countries where people are poor and cannot afford to overeat. The incidence of diabetes is directly linked with the consumption of processed foods rich in refined carbohydrates, like biscuits, bread, cakes chocolates, pudding and ice creams.
Obesity: Obesity is one of the main causes of diabetes. Studies show that 60 to 85 % of diabetics tend to be overweight. In the United States of America, about 80 percent of type 2 non-insulin dependent diabetics are reported to be overweight.
Excess fat prevents insulin from working properly. The more fatty tissue in the body, the more resistant the muscle and tissue cells become to body insulin. Insulin allows the sugar in the blood to enter the cells by acting on the receptor sites on the surface of the cells.
Older people often tend to gain weight, and the same time, many of them develop and mild form of diabetes because who are over weight can often improve their blood sugar simply by losing weight.
Stress and Tension: There is a known connection between stress and diabetes, those who are under stress and/or lead an irregular lifestyle, need to take adequate precautions and make necessary lifestyle adjustments.
Grief, worry and anxiety resulting from examinations, death of a close relative, loss of a joy, business failure and strained marital relationship, all a deep influence on the metabolism and may cause sugar to appear in the urine.
Smoking: Smoking is another important risk factor. Among men who smoke, the risk of developing diabetes is doubled. In women who smoke 25 or more cigarettes a day, the risk of developing diabetes is increased by 40 percent.
Lifestyle Risk: People who are less active have greater risk of developing diabetes. Modern conveniences have made work easier. Physical activity and exercise helps control weight, uses up a lot of glucose (sugar) present in the blood as energy and makes cells more sensitive to insulin. Consequently, the workload on the pancreas is reduced.
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Melissa responded on 02 May 2010 at 12:34 am #
What causes diabetes? It's not from consuming too much sugar so how do you get it?
That is for type 1 but what about type to? What causes type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
lonepinesusan responded on 02 May 2010 at 5:36 am #
The pancreas produces insulin. When the pancreas becomes either sluggish or non funtioning,insulin production ceases or slows down,so the foods you eat including proteins,carbohydrates etc. turn to sugar& spills over because not enough insulin is being produced. Type 2 these days can mean either diet controlled,an oral med to help coax the pancreas to produce more insulin or insulin injections.MD’s have changed definitions for what type 1&2 are,but if you think you are becoming a diabetic just have some one you know who is a diabetic to take your bloodsugar via finger stick. I would say every diabetic should have a kit so that they can take their own bloodsugar from 1to4times a day.A fasting BS would be first thing in the AM without eating or taking any meds first. You can always ask your doctor.I would think when they do your bloodwork for a physical at least yearly that that would be part of it. Hope that this helped.
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Diabetic RN
bhumi responded on 02 May 2010 at 5:38 am #
diabetes is very dangerours for any person, it is not come from only taking to much sugar , but there are many reason responsible for this.one is if your life is totally comfortable there is no strate or tension .second is if you do not do exercise regularly, and eating more foods than needed.thired is if you eat oily food or more faty food like cheese,butter ,ghee etc.
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britay1960 responded on 02 May 2010 at 5:40 am #
Insufficient production of insulin (either absolutely or relative to the body’s needs), production of defective insulin (which is uncommon), or the inability of cells to use insulin properly and efficiently leads to hyperglycemia and diabetes. This latter condition affects mostly the cells of muscle and fat tissues, and results in a condition known as "insulin resistance." This is the primary problem in type 2 diabetes. The absolute lack of insulin, usually secondary to a destructive process affecting the insulin producing beta cells in the pancreas, is the main disorder in type 1 diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, there also is a steady decline of beta cells that adds to the process of elevated blood sugars. For more, please read the Insulin Resistance article. Essentially, if someone is resistant to insulin, the body can, to some degree, increase production of insulin and overcome the level of resistance. After time, if production decreases and insulin cannot be released as vigorously, hyperglycemia develops
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http://www.medicinenet.com/diabetes_mellitus/page2.htm
buttercup responded on 02 May 2010 at 5:42 am #
Type 1 diabetes is genetic. Type 2 diaabetes can be caused by lack of exercise.
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adibla responded on 02 May 2010 at 5:44 am #
there are several type of diabetes,which are:
type 1 –> genetic factor,your pancreas cannot produce enough insulin.
type 2 –> insulin resistant, your pancreas still produce enough insulin but cannot absorb it well.
gestational diabetes –> diabetes triggered by pregnancy.
for type 1 we used to called it insulin dependant and there are factors that are still on research.
for type 2, with the addition of diet and sports, hopefully the glucose will easily controlled.
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you can read American Diabetes Association books or log to their web.
Emily V responded on 02 May 2010 at 5:46 am #
The common theory is that type 1 is genetic. However, I am the first diabetic in my family. Another theory is that diabetics have a genetic predisposition for it that is triggered by a virus. Really I think they just don’t know right now. It is most certainly not from eating too much sugar.
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AMAZON responded on 02 May 2010 at 5:48 am #
Hi. Diabetes is derived from the greek term which means honey in the urine. In other words, there is sugar in the urine. There are two types of diabetes namely type1 and type2. Type1 is called as the juvenile diabetes. It is caused because the pancreas is unable to produce the needed insulin. In type 2 diabetes, the insulin production is normal, but the receptors in the cell of the body are impaired. So they are unable to absorb insulin. They can be genetic and acquired.
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**Anti-PeTA** responded on 02 May 2010 at 5:50 am #
What Diabetes Is
Chapter 1 of 6
Diabetes means your blood glucose (often called blood sugar) is too high. Your blood always has some glucose in it because your body needs glucose for energy to keep you going. But too much glucose in the blood isn’t good for your health.
On this page:
How do you get high blood glucose?
What is pre-diabetes?
What are the signs of diabetes?
What kind of diabetes do you have?
Why do you need to take care of your diabetes?
What’s a desirable blood glucose level?
How do you get high blood glucose?
Glucose comes from the food you eat and is also made in your liver and muscles. Your blood carries the glucose to all the cells in your body. Insulin is a chemical (a hormone) made by the pancreas. The pancreas releases insulin into the blood. Insulin helps the glucose from food get into your cells. If your body doesn’t make enough insulin, or if the insulin doesn’t work the way it should, glucose can’t get into your cells. It stays in your blood instead. Your blood glucose level then gets too high, causing pre-diabetes or diabetes.
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What is pre-diabetes?
Pre-diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. People with pre-diabetes are at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes and for heart disease and stroke. The good news is, if you have pre-diabetes, you can reduce your risk of getting diabetes. With modest weight loss and moderate physical activity, you can delay or prevent type 2 diabetes and even return to normal glucose levels.
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What are the signs of diabetes?
The signs of diabetes are
being very thirsty
urinating often
feeling very hungry or tired
losing weight without trying
having sores that heal slowly
having dry, itchy skin
losing the feeling in your feet or having tingling in your feet
having blurry eyesight
You may have had one or more of these signs before you found out you had diabetes. Or you may have had no signs at all. A blood test to check your glucose levels will show if you have pre-diabetes or diabetes.
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What kind of diabetes do you have?
People can get diabetes at any age. There are three main kinds. Type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is usually first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young adults. With this form of diabetes, the beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin because the body’s immune system has attacked and destroyed them. Treatment for type 1 diabetes includes taking insulin, making wise food choices, being physically active, taking aspirin daily (for some), and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.
Type 2 diabetes, formerly called adult-onset diabetes or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is the most common form of diabetes. People can develop type 2 diabetes at any age—even during childhood. This form of diabetes usually begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which fat, muscle, and liver cells do not use insulin properly. At first, the pancreas keeps up with the added demand by producing more insulin. In time, however, it loses the ability to secrete enough insulin in response to meals. Being overweight and inactive increases the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Treatment includes using diabetes medicines, making wise food choices, being physically active, taking aspirin daily, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.
Some women develop gestational diabetes during the late stages of pregnancy. Although this form of diabetes usually goes away after the baby is born, a woman who has had it is more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life. Gestational diabetes is caused by the hormones of pregnancy or a shortage of insulin.
This booklet is for people who have either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes.
If you use insulin, look at the white boxes for “Action Steps. ”
If you don’t use insulin, look at the gray boxes for “Action Steps. ”
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Why do you need to take care of your diabetes?
After many years, diabetes can lead to serious problems with your eyes, kidneys, nerves, and gums and teeth. But the most serious problem caused by diabetes is heart disease. When you have diabetes, you are more than twice as likely as people without diabetes to have heart disease or a stroke.
If you have diabetes, your risk of a heart attack is the same as someone who has already had a heart attack. Both women and men with diabetes are at risk. You may not even have the typical signs of a heart attack.
You can reduce your risk of developing heart disease by controlling your blood pressure and blood fat levels. If you smoke, talk with your doctor about quitting. Remember that every step toward your goals helps!
Later in this guide, we’ll tell you how you can try to prevent or delay long-term problems. The best way to take care of your health is to work with your health care team to keep your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol in your target range.
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What’s a desirable blood glucose level?
Everyone’s blood has some glucose in it. In people who don’t have diabetes, the normal range is about 70 to 120. Blood glucose goes up after eating but 1 or 2 hours later returns to the normal range.
Ask your health care team when you should check your blood glucose with a meter. Talk about whether the blood glucose targets listed below are best for you. Then write in your own targets.
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http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/type1and2/what.htm
I-love-animals responded on 02 May 2010 at 5:52 am #
type 1 can happen if u r really overweight or if someone had it in ur family so iy can be genetics. type 2 can happen if u r overweight to, but when u have type 2, u make insulin, but it doesn’t know where to go, so the tablets help controll it.
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i have diabetes
aerosmith love responded on 02 May 2010 at 5:54 am #
Some of the above answers are incorrect.
Type I – genetic, usually triggered by an outside virus – your own white blood cells attack healthy, insulin-producing beta cells, thinking they are not YOUR cells (like they are part of the intruding virus), so the pancreas’ beta cells no longer produce any (or maybe a TINY bit) insulin because they have been attacked.
Type II – generally, a lack of exercise and a poor diet make it difficult for insulin to enter cells, so the pancreas produces insulin at a normal or perhaps slower rate, and then medicine is helpful for letting the insulin interact with cells to let sugar in.
So – type I is NOT caused by too much sugar, but type II may be!
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Tsunami responded on 02 May 2010 at 5:56 am #
this is generally genenics. its from your family back ground and if you are to get it should be there. but there are times when consuming to much sugar can jsut cme on like that. if it does you do have to watch what you eat. but if you are no matter what you eat will show up in your life.
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