Wondering...!! O.o
Many people often wonder what the causes of Diabetes are, and with good reason, so that they may possibly be able to prevent the disease for themselves of family members. There are a lot of things that you can do in order to help prevent the chance of getting Diabetes; but in all honesty, there is no definitive answer to the actual cause. There are a number of things that your body does when you develop Diabetes, such as stop making insulin completely or possibly the body still makes insulin, but the body rejects that insulin by destroying beta cells.
In type 1 diabetes, it has been proven that the beta cells in the pancreas are destroyed. These are the cells that make insulin. With these cells destroyed and not making insulin, those with type 1 diabetes must take insulin shots in order to survive. The reason why a body destroys these cells, for now, is still not proven. With this known fact, it is impossible to know how to prevent it because there is no definite cause. Many have beliefs of why it is cause such as infections from specific bacteria’s or viruses, exposure to cow’s milk while a very small infant, or exposure to harmful food-borne chemical toxins. These are only some beliefs and have no way been proven yet.
With type 2 diabetes, it is believed that people that are obese, elderly aged or simply inactive physically will definitely increase the chances of type 2 diabetes. Also, if the insulin that is present in a person’s body is abnormal, it may not suffice to the needs of the body, therefore, type 2 diabetes would be diagnosed for treatment.
There are many “beliefs” as to what causes Diabetes, but no true definitive answers. There are proven steps to decrease the chances and chances are that if you follow those steps or routines, you will not only deter the Diabetes disease, but be all around healthier as well
With type 2 diabetes, it is believed that people that are obese, elderly aged or simply inactive physically will definitely increase the chances of type 2 diabetes. Also, if the insulin that is present in a person’s body is abnormal, it may not suffice to the needs of the body, therefore, type 2 diabetes would be diagnosed for treatment.
There are many “beliefs” as to what causes Diabetes, but no true definitive answers. There are proven steps to decrease the chances and chances are that if you follow those steps or routines, you will not only deter the Diabetes disease, but be all around healthier as well
In common... what causes diabetes?!
Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is classed as a metabolism disorder. Metabolism refers to the way our bodies use digested food for energy and growth. Most of what we eat is broken down into glucose. Glucose is a form of sugar in the blood - it is the principal source of fuel for our bodies.
When our food is digested the glucose makes its way into our bloodstream. Our cells use the glucose for energy and growth. However, glucose cannot enter our cells without insulin being present - insulin makes it possible for our cells to take in the glucose.
Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas. After eating, the pancreas automatically releases an adequate quantity of insulin to move the glucose present in our blood into the cells, and lowers the blood sugar level.
When our food is digested the glucose makes its way into our bloodstream. Our cells use the glucose for energy and growth. However, glucose cannot enter our cells without insulin being present - insulin makes it possible for our cells to take in the glucose.
Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas. After eating, the pancreas automatically releases an adequate quantity of insulin to move the glucose present in our blood into the cells, and lowers the blood sugar level.
A person with diabetes has a condition in which the quantity of glucose in the blood is too elevated (hyperglycemia). This is because the body either does not produce enough insulin, produces no insulin, or has cells that do not respond properly to the insulin the pancreas produces. This results in too much glucose building up in the blood. This excess blood glucose eventually passes out of the body in urine. So, even though the blood has plenty of glucose, the cells are not getting it for their essential energy and growth requirements.
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Belief.. :×!!
Eating sugar does not cause diabetes. Diabetes is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. However, eating a diet high in fat and sugar can cause you to become overweight which increases your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Libby Dowling, Diabetes UK Care Adviser has experienced the effects this myth can have. She explains, ‘As a paediatric nurse my own experience around diabetes myths has been families thinking you can't eat sweets if you have the condition. On diagnosis this belief can lead to added stress and upset, especially in younger children. But this myth is simply not true.’
Cathy Moulton agrees that dispelling the myths about the condition will make a huge difference to the newly diagnosed: ‘I’ve had people come to me as a newly diagnosed person with diabetes in disbelief because they are a healthy weight and believed you have to be overweight to get diabetes.’
Cathy continues, ‘You are at increased risk of Type 2 diabetes if your waist measurement is over 94cm (men), 90cm (South Asian men), 80cm (all women), but it is just one of the risk factors associated with Type 2 diabetes. You can still develop the condition if your weight is normal but you have other risk factors. There is nothing you can do to prevent Type 1 diabetes.