causes of diabetes

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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: 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: 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: 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: How cirrhosis of the liver causes Diabetes…?
Thinking about this, the liver can’t store carbs (glucose) because its damaged. Thats why a high carbohydrate diet is ordered usually. So since they can’t store glucose, are they hyperglycemic because its just floating there, or hypoglycemic? Thanks

A: Hypoglycemia, as liver cant store glucose and when a person is not eating , liver cant supply sugar . I keep some of the patients on 10% dextrose to prevent and treat hypoglycemia.

Q: If sugar doesn’t make u diabetic, then how come ppl say that drinking too much soda causes diabetes?
Soda is full of sugar.

A: “Sugar Pie” must be the only doctor in the US NOT employed by the Sugar Industry to argue that sugar abuse is NOT a cause of diabetes.

Oh, what’s that you say, she’s NOT a doctor after all, well then she’s a complete idiot and is passing out VERY incorrect and harmful information. If you read up on this subject you will find that white refined sugar is now considered in most medical circles to be far more than simply dangerous to health. Many experts actually classify it as a “poison.”

It not only is a leading cause of hypoglycemia and diabetes, but a leading cause of heart disease, cancer, blocked arteries, strokes, and much more.

Sodas (pop) are one of the very worst things you can drink and are the LEADING cause in America of obesity!

For a start you should read:

Q: How many here still believe sugar causes diabetes?
I used to believe that. My mother was told by a doctor that the candy she ate caused her diabetes, while I was still in my early teens. At that point, I quit putting sugar on my cereal, avoided sweets, and learned to like unsweetened foods. Well, guess what…. 35 years later, I find out I’m diabetic. No, folks… it’s not sugar. It’s genetic predisposition, poor diet, poor weight management, and sedentary lifestyle (lack of exercise). Since adopting a rather comprehensive lifestyle change, I’ve found that managing your blood sugar is not that difficult if you’re willing to make a few easy changes in your routine. I managed a 5.8 on my hemoglobin A1C test last month. Check out my diabetes information webpage for details: http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html
So far, one… maybe two, are getting it. The rest need to do more homework. Hint: there’s a link on my webpage with big, bold letters that says: “SUGAR DOES NOT CAUSE DIABETES”… click it, read it, then get back to me before you post your opinion. Thanks.
We continue to get uninformed answers. Darn. Eric K is the most recent culprit. He says I’m wrong (despite my compelling evidence) and then cites a source that makes absolutely no mention of sugar… only obesity. Come on people. Eric…. you need to get an email so we can talk.
Anita points out that I left out the cause of type 1. Still ain’t sugar, though. In the case of type 1, as far as I can tell, it’s the body’s immune system attacking the islets in the pancreas. As to what triggers the immune reaction, it apparently has to do with a childhood disease and/or the ingestion of cow’s milk (which has proteins similar to those in the pancreas thereby fooling the body’s immune system and causing it to attack the cells in the pancreas). There doesn’t seem to be much certainty on this issue. If there were, I’m sure a cure would be just around the corner. Thanks, Anita, for pointing out my selfish oversight.
George D… wtf?

A: NOT ME AND THANKS FOR YOUR HELP I CAN’T GET MY READING BELOW 11 AND ANY HELP IS WELCOME

Q: What causes diabetes?
I mean, the type of diabetes that you can get from your diet; i think its type two diabetes. not the one that passes down from family members.

what i mean is, what contributes to it? what kind of diet? people say its just “if you’re overweight” but some people are not overweight but unhealthy anyway. im actually underweight, but i eat alot of sugery stuff and alot of meat etc.

so what particular excessive intake causes diabetes? is it too much suger? too much fat? am i likely to get it if im underweight? are some people naturally more susceptable to it than others?

A: Diabetes mellitus occurs when the pancreas doesn’t make enough or any of the hormone insulin, or when the insulin produced doesn’t work effectively. In diabetes, this causes the level of glucose in the blood to be too high.

In Type 1 diabetes the cells in the pancreas that make insulin are destroyed, causing a severe lack of insulin. This is thought to be the result of the body attacking and destroying its own cells in the pancreas – known as an autoimmune reaction.

It’s not clear why this happens, but a number of explanations and possible triggers of this reaction have been proposed. These include:

* infection with a specific virus or bacteria;
* exposure to food-borne chemical toxins; and
* exposure as a very young infant to cow’s milk, where an as yet unidentified component of this triggers the autoimmune reaction in the body.

However, these are only hypotheses and are by no means proven causes.

Type 2 diabetes is believed to develop when:

* the receptors on cells in the body that normally respond to the action of insulin fail to be stimulated by it – this is known as insulin resistance. In response to this more insulin may be produced, and this over-production exhausts the insulin-manufacturing cells in the pancreas;
* there is simply insufficient insulin available; and
* the insulin that is available may be abnormal and therefore doesn’t work properly.

The following risk factors increase the chances of someone developing Type 2 diabetes:

* Increasing age;
* obesity; and
* physical inactivity.

Rarer causes of diabetes include:

* Certain medicines;
* pregnancy (gestational diabetes); and
* any illness or disease that damages the pancreas and affects its ability to produce insulin e.g. pancreatitis.

What doesn’t cause diabetes

It’s important to also be aware of the different myths that over the years have arisen about the causes of diabetes.

Eating sweets or the wrong kind of food does not cause diabetes. However, it may cause obesity and this is associated with people developing Type 2 diabetes.

Stress does not cause diabetes, although it may be a trigger for the body turning on itself as in the case of Type 1 diabetes. It does, however, make the symptoms worse for those who already have diabetes.

Diabetes is not contagious. Someone with diabetes cannot pass it on to anyone else.

checkout this site for more info

http://diabetes-complications.blogspot.com/

Q: People say too much fruit causes diabetes cause it happened to their friend…?
How can I prove them wrong. I’m not firmilar with the science of raw food/fructose and diabetes.

A: Too much fruit does not cause diabetes. Type I diabetes is an autoimmune disease – the body, for reasons not understood, kills the insulin producing cells in the pancreas. Individuals with Type I diabetes must inject insulin several times each day to maintain a stable blood sugar level & to stay alive – without exogenous (injected) insulin, Type I diabetics would die. Type II diabetes is, to some degree, effected by lifestyle. Those who are obese (although not always), those who eat a diet high in simple carbs, highly refined foods, get no exercise, etc. have a higher incidence of Type II diabetes. Type II diabetes can lead to Type I diabetes. Heredity has a role in this devastating disease, too. Often, those who develop Type II diabetes were first insulin resistant. If insulin resistance is treated aggressively with lifestyle changes – exercise, dietary changes & usually medication, type II diabetes can be averted. People do not die from diabetes – they die from the complications of diabetes. Google diabetes & insulin resistance – I am sure you will find more info that will be easily understood by a non-medical person. To address you original question – sugar is sugar no matter the source. Fruit is limited in amount & type when a person is diabetic. Fructose, lactose, sucrose, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, etc., is sugar which becomes glucose to the body. The body coverts everything to glucose – (protein to a much lesser degree) – primarily because the brain MUST have glucose to function. Good luck in your quest.

Q: which type of diabetes causes sleep deprivation?
Which type of diabetes can cause problems such as always feeling tired, like you have no energy?

A: None. Diabetes doesn’t cause sleep deprivation, lil-miss-cookie-xx, though sleep deprivation can make diabetes worse. (It MAY affect blood glucose control.)

Q: Who still believes that sugar causes diabetes?
I’ve been saying for months that sugar doesn’t cause diabetes. Some still don’t get it. If you still think sugar causes diabetes, read this: http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2006nl/sept/sugar.htm

Then read this:

I’ve also been saying that fat and genetics contribute to type 2 diabetes, not sugar consumption. I just found an article that explains, in layman’s terms, how researchers have revealed the inner workings of the cell and how fat inhibits the function of insulin to facilitate the intake of glucose into the cell wall and into the mitochondria. This news is very encouraging as we get closer and closer to discovering what causes type 2. Read more here:

http://www.sciencentral.com/articles/view.php3?language=english&type=&article_id=218392748

A: Thank you for the articles. There are so many misinformed people in this world who spread wrong information about diabetes. I have seen people here who claim to be former nurses and even they are giving wrong information to people. I am also so tired of people thinking that all Type 2 diabetics are fat and deserve to be ill. While my family does have a significant history of obesity, I am not particularly fat and I am now insulin dependent. I am the 4th generation of women in my mother’s family to develop diabetes, so there is obviously a genetic factor as well (and my doctors agree) Again, thanks for the information.

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: Is it true that eating a lot of sweets causes diabetes?
i love eating sweets!

A: Type 1 – no

Type 2 – maybe. There are studies which indicate that people who eat a lot of high glycemic foods (sugar is one) develop type 2 diabetes as a result of the constant assault on their pancreas.

You’d be wise to buffer your sugar with protein or eat smaller amounts several hours apart.

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.

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