Diabetes mellitus is a multisystemic sickness in which the body losses it ability to manage carbohydrate, proteins and fats in the daily meals.The metabolism of other classes of food such as vitamins, minerals and water is not directly affected
See the common Questions after the cutDOES EATING TOO MUCH SUGAR CAUSE DIABETES?

Not exactly, even though many diabetics are advised to modulate their sugar intake to help improve response to treatment.It is not too much sugar that causes it but the body’s inability to manage sugar, even in small quantities.

CAN I CONTRACT IT FROM MY WIFE?

Diabetes is not a communicable disease i.e cannot be transmitted from one person to the other through any form of physical contact.

IF MY PARENT HAS DIABETES, WILL I HAVE IT TOO?

Not exactly, you only have higher chances of developing the disease

WHAT REALLY CAUSES DIABETES?

It is caused by the deficiency of a hormone called insulin.It could be because the body has reduces production or the amount produced is ineffective.This hormone helps to maintain the level of blood Glucose, but when the hormone is deficient the blood glucose rises to dangerous levels

CAN A CHILD HAVE DIABETES?

Yes it is possible.This is usually Type I Diabetes mellitus, in which case, the body is absolutely deficient of this hormone Insulin

CAN FASTING HELP TO TREAT IT?

No, in fact it is discouraged.
They are at risk of dangerously low blood glucose or Sugar too.
They should eat as and when due.

WHY ARE THEY PREVENTED FROM EATING CARBOHYDRATE?

Contrary to popular opinion, they can eat carbohydrate but in low quantities.This reduces the Calorie load in the body as well as the body Insulin requirement.

DO THEY HAVE TO BE ON DRUGS FOR LIFE?

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