What are the various Causes of Diabetes?

Various factors that contribute to the development of diabetes are as follows:

• Heredity
  Heredity is a major factor. Statistics indicate that those with a family history of diabetes have a higher risk of developing it. The risk factor is 25 to 33 percent more.
• Diet
  Diabetes has been described 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. 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. Excess fat prevents insulin from working properly. The more the 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.
• Stress and Tension
  There is a known connection between stress and diabetes mellitus. Those who are under stress and/or lead an irregular lifestyle, need to take adequate precautions and make necessary lifestyle adjustments. Stress and tension have a deep influence on 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.

A combination of above mentioned causes may lead to the onset of diabetes in an individual.

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