Diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin or is unable to use the insulin it produces effectively. The main reasons behind this disease, which is increasing worldwide, are:
Obesity and lack of exercise: Excess weight gain, especially fat accumulation around the abdomen, causes insulin resistance. People who do not exercise regularly are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Wrong diet: Consumption of excessively sweet foods, refined starches like flour, junk foods, and carbonated drinks quickly increases blood sugar levels and leads to diabetes over time.
Genetics: If a father or mother has diabetes in the family, children are also more likely to develop this disease. Some specific genes affect the production and function of insulin in the body.
Hormonal changes: Women with conditions like PCOS are more likely to have insulin resistance. Hormonal changes in the body due to stress can also cause elevated blood glucose levels.
Pancreatic disorders: Insulin is produced by the beta cells in the pancreas. The destruction of these cells, whether through infections or otherwise, leads to a decrease in insulin (Type-1 Diabetes) and diabetes.
