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Jul 30
There are several factors that can contribute to the development of diabetes in humans, including:
1. Genetics: A family history of diabetes can increase the risk of developing the condition.
2. Obesity: Being overweight or obese is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
3. Sedentary lifestyle: Lack of physical activity can increase the risk of developing diabetes.
4. Poor diet: Consuming a diet high in sugar, refined carbohydrates, and unhealthy fats can increase the risk of diabetes.
5. Insulin resistance: This occurs when the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.
6. Autoimmune response: In type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
7. Age: The risk of developing diabetes increases with age, particularly after the age of 45.
8. Gestational diabetes: Some women develop diabetes during pregnancy, which can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
9. Other medical conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and high blood pressure, can increase the risk of diabetes.
1. Genetics: A family history of diabetes can increase the risk of developing the condition.
2. Obesity: Being overweight or obese is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
3. Sedentary lifestyle: Lack of physical activity can increase the risk of developing diabetes.
4. Poor diet: Consuming a diet high in sugar, refined carbohydrates, and unhealthy fats can increase the risk of diabetes.
5. Insulin resistance: This occurs when the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.
6. Autoimmune response: In type 1 diabetes, the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
7. Age: The risk of developing diabetes increases with age, particularly after the age of 45.
8. Gestational diabetes: Some women develop diabetes during pregnancy, which can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
9. Other medical conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and high blood pressure, can increase the risk of diabetes.
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Jul 30
Type 1 Diabetes
- Autoimmune disorder: The body's immune system attacks and destroys the beta cells in the pancreas, which produce insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes
- Insulin resistance: The body does not respond properly to insulin, resulting in high blood sugar levels.
- Impaired insulin secretion: The pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to meet the body's needs.
Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes:
- Family history
- Environmental triggers (e.g., viral infections)
Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes:
- Obesity or overweight
- Physical inactivity
- Family history
- Age (over 45 years)
- Race/ethnicity (African American, Hispanic, Native American)
- Certain health conditions (e.g., polycystic ovary syndrome)
- Prolonged use of certain medications (e.g., steroids)
Other Causes:
- Gestational diabetes: Occurs during pregnancy due to changes in hormonal levels.
- Monogenic diabetes: Caused by genetic mutations that affect insulin production or action.
- Secondary diabetes: Resulting from another underlying medical condition (e.g., pancreatitis, Cushing's syndrome)
- Autoimmune disorder: The body's immune system attacks and destroys the beta cells in the pancreas, which produce insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes
- Insulin resistance: The body does not respond properly to insulin, resulting in high blood sugar levels.
- Impaired insulin secretion: The pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to meet the body's needs.
Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes:
- Family history
- Environmental triggers (e.g., viral infections)
Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes:
- Obesity or overweight
- Physical inactivity
- Family history
- Age (over 45 years)
- Race/ethnicity (African American, Hispanic, Native American)
- Certain health conditions (e.g., polycystic ovary syndrome)
- Prolonged use of certain medications (e.g., steroids)
Other Causes:
- Gestational diabetes: Occurs during pregnancy due to changes in hormonal levels.
- Monogenic diabetes: Caused by genetic mutations that affect insulin production or action.
- Secondary diabetes: Resulting from another underlying medical condition (e.g., pancreatitis, Cushing's syndrome)
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