Diabetes Causes

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Q: 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?

A: 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!

Q: What Is The Malfunction Of The Endocrine System That Causes Diabetes?
What Is The Malfunction Of The Endocrine System That Causes Diabetes?

A: Type 1 Diabetes: Person is insulin dependent because the beta cells in the pancreas do not produce insulin.This would be referred to as autoimmunity because the body destroy's it's own beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Insulin is of course a hormone that helps glucose get into the cells to give them energy. Type 2 Diabetes: Person is non-insulin dependent, which means that the beta cells in the pancreas do produce insulin but either do not produce enough insulin or the cells are resistent to the insulin that it makes.

Q: How does diabetes causes Myocardial infarction?
it causes but im pondering how does it do so?

A: Diabetes promotes atherosclerosis, plaque formation in coronary arteries. Plaques fissure and thrombus (clot) forms over it, blocking the artery and causing infarction.

Q: How much sugar causes diabetes?
Let's say that a person has a really fast metabolism, and doesn't need to worry much about gaining weight... is it acceptable to have desserts (that aren't loaded with cholesterol) like 3 or 4 times a week? Will that cause diabetes? I mentioned a low amount of cholesterol to emphasize the fact that the desserts aren't entirely unhealthy.

A: You wont get diabetes from eating sugar! You get it from being excessively overweight, especially if it's in your family. The risk factors for type - 2 diabetes include: obesity (usually 50+ pounds overweight), a family history of diabetes, having a prior history of gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant), physical inactivity, and race/ethnicity. Blacks , Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians, and some Asians & Pacific Islanders are at particularly high risk for type 2 diabetes. But whites are also gaining in cases of detected diabetes due to very poor diets and lack of exercise & movement (people dont walk any more than they have to, or move like they did 30 years ago) !!! One example -- when I grew up TVs did NOT have remote controls ! You had to get up off your fanny & go change the channel !!! There are dozens of other ways in which we dont MOVE anymore!!! SO: move, move, move !!! AUNT BARBIE

Q: How to write a cause paper on What Causes Diabetes or How does it Affects your life?
I need to write a cause & effect paper And I chose to write about diabetes

A: What is diabetes? Diabetes means that your blood sugar is too high. Your blood always has some sugar in it because the body uses sugar for energy; it's the fuel that keeps you going. But too much sugar in the blood is not good for your health. Your body changes most of the food you eat into sugar. Your blood takes the sugar to the cells throughout your body. The sugar needs insulin to get into the body's cells. Insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas, an organ near the stomach. The pancreas releases insulin into the blood. Insulin helps the sugar from food get into body cells. If your body does not make enough insulin or the insulin does not work right, the sugar can't get into the cells, so it stays in the blood. This makes your blood sugar level high, causing you to have diabetes. If not controlled, diabetes can lead to blindness, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, amputations (having a toe or foot removed, for example), and nerve damage. In women, diabetes can cause problems during pregnancy and make it more likely that your baby will be born with birth defects. What is pre-diabetes? Pre-diabetes means your blood sugar is higher than normal but lower than the diabetes range. It also means you are at risk of getting type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The good news is: You can reduce the risk of getting diabetes and even return to normal blood sugar levels with modest weight loss and moderate physical activity. If you are told you have pre-diabetes, have your blood glucose (sugar) checked again in 1 to 2 years. What are the different types of diabetes? The three main types of diabetes are: Type 1 diabetes is commonly diagnosed in children and young adults, but it's a lifelong condition. If you have this type of diabetes, your body does not make insulin, so you must take insulin every day. Treatment for type 1 diabetes includes taking insulin shots or using an insulin pump, eating healthy, exercising regularly, taking aspirin daily (for some), and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes — about 9 out of 10 people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. You can get type 2 diabetes at any age, even during childhood. In type 2 diabetes, your body makes insulin, but the insulin can't do its job, so sugar is not getting into the cells. Treatment includes taking medicine, eating healthy, exercising regularly, taking aspirin daily (for some), and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol. Gestational (jess-TAY-shun-ul) diabetes occurs during pregnancy. This type of diabetes occurs in about 1 in 20 pregnancies. During pregnancy your body makes hormones that keep insulin from doing its job. To make up for this, your body makes extra insulin. But in some women this extra insulin is not enough, so they get gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes usually goes away when the pregnancy is over. Women who have had gestational diabetes are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life. Who gets diabetes? About 20 million Americans have diabetes, about half of whom are women. As many as one third do not know they have diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs at about the same rate in men and women, but it is more common in Whites than in minorities. Type 2 diabetes is more common in older people, mainly in people who are overweight. It is more common in African Americans, Hispanic Americans/Latinos, and American Indians. What causes diabetes? Type 1 and type 2 diabetes — The exact causes of both types of diabetes are still not known. Type 1 diabetes tends to show up after a person is exposed to a trigger, such as a virus, which can start an attack on the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. There is no one cause for type 2 diabetes, but it seems to run in families, and most people who get type 2 diabetes are overweight. Gestational diabetes — Changing hormones and weight gain are part of a healthy pregnancy, but these changes make it hard for your body to keep up with its need for insulin. When that happens, your body doesn't get the energy it needs from the foods you eat. Am I at risk for diabetes? Things that can put you at risk for diabetes include: Age — being older than 45 Overweight or obesity Family history — having a mother, father, brother, or sister with diabetes Race/ethnicity — your family background is African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Hispanic American/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian Having a baby with a birth weight more than 9 pounds Having diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) High blood pressure — 140/90 mm HG or higher. Both numbers are important. If one or both numbers are usually high, you have high blood pressure. High cholesterol — total cholesterol over 240 mg/dL Inactivity — exercising less than 3 times a week Abnormal results in a prior diabetes test Having other health conditions that are linked to problems using insulin, l

Q: Where can I find good resources about the causes of diabetes in Latinos?
I am doing a research paper on finding out the causes and possible solutions to the problem diabetes in immigrant Latinos but I only found two sites including the Kaiser site that have any relevent information. I need anything that has solid statistics and objective viewpoints(or at least close to it) on the subject. Thanks!

A: here are some sites i hope that they can help you http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/hispanicamerican/index.htm http://www.hispanianews.com/archive/2004/07/15/04.htm http://www.contactomagazine.com/latindiabetes1115.htm

Q: possible for child to develop diabetes if mom took med during pregnancy that causes it?
Ok, just curious because I took seroquel for bipolar disorder during my pregnancy with my 2nd son and he is showing signs of diabetes now. He is almost 2 and I am getting ready to ask the doctor about it but I just want to know before I go in. Seroquel has been found to cause diabetes in people but could my sons exposure to it during the pregnancy actually lead him to it? Any information or insight would be greatly appreciated!

A: Get your son tested for diabetes and do mention that you took Seroquel during your pregnancy. There are a few things to consider though even if he does have diabetes. Firstly, it sounds as if the patients on Seroquel developed Type II diabetes, perhaps as a result of weight gain or they might have been developing it anyway but the drug made the symptoms more apparent. However, if your son does have diabetes then it is very likely to be Type I, which is the most common form in children (especially those of his age) so he most likely would have got the condition any way, regardless of the Seroquel. But do speak to your doctor and remember that research seems to be on-going with the drug so you might not get solid answers yet.

Q: What are the major causes of diabetes?
What are the major causes of diabetes? What consequences do diabetic people suffer? Will they be in danger to sensitivity of injuries?

A: If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, or you fear developing diabetes, you may want to know what causes it. At one time, nobody knew what caused diabetes, but after years of research, we do now know what causes diabetes, and in many cases, how to prevent it. The leading cause of diabetes was once thought to be inheriting it through the blood lines. This is still a major cause of diabetes, but no longer the leading cause. If someone in your blood line has diabetes -- particularly in the direct blood line of the generation before you, you are at a higher risk of developing diabetes. The leading cause of diabetes, however, is being overweight. When you are overweight, your body becomes more resistant to insulin. This is particularly true if your BMI, or Body Mass Index, is greater than 30%. If you don't know your BMI, measure your waist. If you are female and your waist is bigger than 35 inches, or if you are male and your waist is bigger than 40 inches, you are at risk of developing diabetes. Whether you are overweight or not, eating a poor diet is a cause of diabetes. Your diet should be high in protein and fiber, and if it isn't, you are at risk. Leading a sedentary lifestyle is also a factor. You need to be exercising at least three times a week, for 30 minutes each time, and preferably 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to many complications http://www.reddiabetes list short term amd long term complications. Recent research has discovered that infections, such as strephylococci, can also lead to diabetes. Age is being blamed as well. As you get older, your chances of developing diabetes increase. Furthermore, just as diabetes can lead to high blood pressure, suffering from hypertension can lead to diabetes. There are also numerous drugs that can actually aid in the development of diabetes, such as Clozapine, Risperidone, Olanzapine, Ziprasidone, and Quetiapine. If any of these situations apply to you, you should get tested for diabetes. You should also take steps to make lifestyle changes to avoid the development of diabetes. A sedentary lifestyle can also lead to diabetes, since the body cannot perform as well as someone in good physical condition. Most scientists believe that you must be born predisposed to this disease. In other words, your body is more susceptible because of the genetic make-up of your ancestors. If your parents, grandparents, or siblings have diabetes you are at greater risk. However, this is dependant upon the type of diabetes. The cause of diabetes may seem to be elusive, but with the direction of science and how far we’ve come in the last 100 years, the answer could be right around the corner.

Q: What causes Diabetes? And What are the Signs?
Well i was just wondering as i was watching a program which included diabetes: what causes it? and how would someone know how they've got it?

A: There are a lot of different factors that can cause diabetes, as well as different types of diabetes. Type 1 is an auto-immune disease, and is caused by the body's immune system attacking the cells in the pancreas until there aren't enough left to produce the insulin your body needs. Type 2 is caused by insulin resistance, where your body needs more insulin to use the glucose from food for energy. Your doctor is the best person to ask if you have diabetes; only a doctor should make that diagnosis. Some of the classic symptoms are frequent urination, including having to get up more than once during the night, excessive thirst, rapid weight loss, nausea, vomiting, and weakness. If you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor right away.

Q: What causes diabetes 1 besides genes? If you have the genes, does it definitely mean you will get diabetes?
I'm worried because my grandma has diabetes.

A: Diabetes type 1 is usually caused by injury or infection of the pancreas which causes it to quit working. It is not necessarily genetic. Just because you have the genetics to maybe get some disease or condition does not mean that you will absolutely get it. Eat a healthy balanced food plan, exercise a lot, and you will probably live to be a very old person without anything wrong with yourself. My grandmother had absolutely nothing wrong with her when her body gave out on her. She took only some vitamins, never any medications. She lived to be 98! Her sister just passed away. She took mostly vitamins. The last year of her life the doctors decided to put her on some cholesterol medications. She was a month short of being 100. I on the other hand, have type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, chronic bronchitis. I will not live to be as old as my great aunt or grandmother. I should have inherited their genetics??

Q: Is it true that too much apple causes diabetes?
I have heard rumors or whatever you call them..., that apple has high sugar...., and that eating too much of it can cause diabetes.. is this true? oh yeah, one more thing, I am eating at least 8 apples in one week.. is it ok?

A: EATING SUGAR DOES NOT GIVE YOU DIABETES!

Q: is fat one of the causes of diabetes?
how does fat cause diabetes and what happen if it is not taken care of?

A: It is not known if fat causes diabetes. Fat/obesity can be linked to diabetes but correlation does not mean causation. There are so many factors that are attributed to diabetes. It is not good to be overweight, that being said look at it this way; some diabetics are overweight but not all over wight people are diabetic. Mary Tyler Moore is diabetic and she is by no means "fat". Diabetes is a killer but taken care of it can be managed just as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. Seeing a dietitian and following the American Diabetics Association's diet is the best thing you can do. Also manage your stress level that can make sugar go up. Any infections or sickness can also affect one's blood sugar. Take care!!

Q: Is it true that long-term use of Tenormin causes Diabetes Mellitus?
A patient is thyro-toxic and hypertensive and taking Tenormin(Atenolol) since a long time. It is said that long-term use of Beta-Blockers like Atenolol may cause Diabetes Mellitus. To how much extent it is true or not?

A: That would be very difficult to answer accurately as the main cause of high blood pressure is the same as the main cause of type two diabetes.... Poor diet/lack of exercise. So, how can you separate the lifestyle effects from the drug effects?

Q: What is diabetes, what causes diabetes, and is there a way to avoid it?
Are there any natural supplements that can aid in the control of early onset diabetes?

A: type I is autoimmune and your body destroys the cells in your pancreas that make insulin. Type II is the most common type and is a metabolic disorder that occurs from insulin resistance or lack of the cells producing insulin. Onset can be prevented by maintaining a proper weight, not eating a high fat diet, so eating healthy and exercise. Exercise is super important....i wouldn't trust taking a pill over trying to have a healthy lifestyle...

Q: According to latest research, what are the principle contributing causes to late onset diabetes?
Some fruits are higher than others on the glycemic index. Is it possible that fruit eaten in any quantity could become a cause of diabetes? I had always thought that the enemy was sucrose, not fructose consumed in raw, fresh fruit. Have read that overweight can be a contributing factor. If one remains consistently slighly under-weight can such an individual develop diabetes? If the reader happens to be an expert in the matter, why not list for me up-to-date guidelines for the avoidance of this problem?

A: Nuts prevent type 2 diabetes There was great excitement in the press very recently when researchers from Harvard studied more than 83,000 women and found that those who reported eating a handful of nuts or two tablespoons of peanut butter at least five times a week were more than 20 percent less likely to develop adult onset (type II) diabetes than those who rarely or never ate nuts. Type II diabetes develops when the body cannot properly use insulin. The women had been followed for up to sixteen years. The speculation is that the results apply to men as well as women. It’s not only the “good” fat in the nuts that work on heart health. The fiber and magnesium in nuts help maintain balanced insulin and glucose levels Use ¼ to ½ teaspoon of cinnamon per day. Add it to your coffee, oatmeal, smoothie, or wherever you find it palatable. If you already suffer from diabetes, be sure to stay on a regular schedule with your cinnamon usage so that your blood sugar levels don't yo-yo.Use the same amount at the same time every day so that you can get a sense of how cinnamon affects your own personal blood sugar readings. Use the powdered spice or a cinnamon stick. Cinnamon pills are also available, and can be found easily via an online search. MHCP is water soluble and is not found in cinnamon oil. Lime and lemon juice delay the digestion of starches as does vinegar. I've found that 2-3 tablespoons of lime or lemon juice reduces my post prandial BG response by 10-20 points. Rick Mendosa's site has a lot of material on acids in the diet. Take a look at http://www.mendosa.com/acidic_foods.htm . Also a low Glycemic diet may stave off the onslaught of Diabetes.Here is the best Glycemic Index on the web:www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm Benefits of Regular Exercise: Stronger Muscles Most people know that exercise keeps muscles strong. But did you know that strong muscles burn more calories? Muscle mass is metabolically active tissue. In other words, the more muscle mass you have, the more calories you burn even when you're not working out. Studies estimate that for each pound of muscle you add to your body, you will burn an additional 35-50 calories per day. So an extra 5 pounds of muscle will burn about 175-250 calories a day, or an extra pound of fat every 14-20 days. Because guys have more muscle mass, they burn calories faster and lose weight more easily than girls. So girls need to work out daily to stay strong and in shape. You can develop type 2 diabetes if: Your body does not respond properly to insulin, making it difficult for your cells to get sugar from the blood to make energy. This is called insulin resistance. Your pancreas does not make enough insulin. Your weight, how much physical activity you get, and your family history all affect the way your body responds to insulin. If you are overweight, get little or no exercise, or have family members with dia betes, you have a greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Fight Diabetes with Sweet Laughter A Japanese study finds a chuckle after a meal may help lower your blood sugar. A chuckle may help the body process blood sugar, according to research from Japan. A study of type 2 diabetes—the most common form of the disease—found that laughter was linked to lower blood sugar levels after a meal. Over two days, participants were given identical meals. On one day, they watched a humorless lecture, and on the next they watched a Japanese comedy show. The group of 19 people with diabetes and five without had their blood sugar monitored during the study. Afterward both diabetics and non-diabetics alike had lower glucose levels after laughing through the comedy show than they did when they listened to the monotonous 40-minute lecture. The study was published in Diabetes Care. Keiko Hayashi, of the University of Tsukuba, Japan, who led the study says that he cannot yet explain the laughter-glucose connection. It could be that laughter affects the neuroendocrine system, which monitors the body's glucose levels. Or it may be an effect of energy used by the stomach muscles. Increased blood sugar can cause major complications for diabetics. If glucose is not kept in check, diabetics are more at risk for heart disease, kidney disease, and blindness. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body fails to produce enough insulin to control the body's glucose levels. Good luck>