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Does Eating Sugar Cause Diabetes? by idris4r83(m): 4:59pm On Jun 20, 2012 |
No, sugar doesn't cause diabetes. But candy and other sugary foods contribute plenty of calories, which can lead to weight gain, and being overweight greatly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. The saying that sugar causes diabetes is a medical misconception that is believed by so many Nigerian. Diabetes Causes Type 1 diabetes: Type 1diabetes is believed to be an autoimmune disease. The body's immune system specifically attacks the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Type 2 diabetes: Type 2 diabetes has strong genetic links, meaning that type 2 diabetes tends to run in families. Several genes have been identified, and more are under study which may relate to the causes of type 2diabetes. Risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes include the following: 1.High blood pressure 2.High blood triglyceride (fat) levels 3.Gestational diabetes or giving birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds 4.High-fat diet 5.High alcohol intake 6.Sedentary lifestyle 7.Obesity or being overweight. 8. Ethnicity. 9. Ageing. |
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