What exactly is the cause of diabetes.

What is the cause of diabetes? This varies from one type of the disease to another. Questions still abound as to exactly why some people get diabetes and others don't. While it may be some time before all the questions about it are answered, some things are generally considered to be true. Risk factors play a large role. People who eat properly and get regular exercise are generally more healthy and tend to develop fewer risk factors like obesity and high blood pressure. Genetic factors however are beyond our control.

One out of ten people diagnosed with diabetes are diagnosed with type 1. The cause of diabetes type 1 is the lack of insulin which controls blood sugar. The body stops producing it or doesn't produce enough to to regulate it. Formerly known as insulin dependent or juvenile onset diabetes, type 1 is most common in children and adolescents. However, due to removal or damage to the pancreas older adults can also get type 1.

The cause of diabetes type 2: Type 2 stems from insulin resistance which is a condition in which the body fails to properly use insulin, combined with relative insulin deficiency. Most people who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Type 2 is controlled with diet, exercise, oral medications and insulin.

The cause of gestational diabetes: Pregnancy causes gestational diabetes. This type affects approximately 4% of all pregnant women. There are about 135,000 cases in the U.S. yearly. The disease disappears after childbirth.

The cause of pre-diabetes: Pre-diabetes occurs when the body's blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not necessarily high enough for a type 2 diagnosis. There are approximately 50 million Americans who have pre-diabetes.

In addition to knowing the causes of diabetes please be aware that there are myths surrounding the disease. Some believe that consuming too much sugar or sweet snacks will lead to diabetes but this is untrue. Actually, people with the disease can usually continue to eat sweets if they are part of a controlled diet plan. Some actually believe that diabetes is contagious-this too is false. Don't pay attention to idle talk about diabetes either. Have your blood tested yearly along with an annual checkup and do your best to stay healthy.

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