Diabetes is broadly classified into type 1 and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM). My discussion here is focused on type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes mellitus is a disease that can be inherited or acquired as a result of our lifestyles. Usually, the disease occurs as a result of an interaction between these two factors.
The tendency to inherit DM goes as far back as racial differences. Africans have a high risk of having DM. If one has a parent or sibling with Type 2 DM there is a risk of having the disease.
Coming to lifestyle factors contributing to the development of DM, these include

Intake of excess calorie
A calorie is the energy one derives from food. It is excessive when one consumes more than he or she needs. A lot of discussions has been going on of late on how sugar intake is poisonous. This is because an average American takes more than he or she needs. I am not sure if this is true for us (in Nigeria) considering the economic situation in the country. But the fact remains that DM occurs as a result of excessive calorie intake.

Obesity
Obesity is associated with the development of DM. Obesity is diagnosed when the BMI is greater than 30mg/kg. This may occur as a result of excessive calorie intake, lack of exercise and other factors. Improving your weight will help you to reduce the risk of DM.

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