The hormone insulin is essential for converting glucose (sugar) from the food we eat into energy for the body’s cells. This insulin is produced by the pancreas gland in our abdomen. But when there are problems in the functioning of this insulin, glucose does not enter the cells and accumulates in the blood. This condition is what we call diabetes or sugar. Here are the 5 main scientific reasons behind the increase in sugar:
Insulin Resistance: This is the most important scientific reason for Type 2 Diabetes. In this condition, the pancreas produces enough insulin. But the cells of the body are unable to use this insulin properly (like a rusty lock). Due to this, glucose in the blood cannot enter the cells and remains high in the blood.
Obesity and abdominal fat: Excessive weight gain, especially visceral fat, is the main cause of insulin resistance. Some chemicals released by fat cells interfere with the natural function of insulin. Controlling weight can prevent sugar from developing to some extent.
Heredity and Genetics: Another important factor in developing diabetes is heredity. If a father, mother, or other close family members have diabetes, the next generation is also more likely to develop sugar. This is because the pancreas’s ability to function decreases early due to a mutation in certain genes.
Bad Dietary Habits and Calories: Eating too much rice, chapati, flour desserts, French fries, sweets, artificial juices, and fast food every day can cause a rapid spike in blood glucose levels. Eating such foods without fiber for a long time puts excessive pressure on the pancreas and insulin production gradually decreases.
Lack of physical activity and mental stress: In people who sit still for hours and do not exercise, glucose in the cells remains unburned. Also, when there is severe mental stress, the body releases the hormones cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones directly oppose the action of insulin, which can quickly raise blood sugar levels.
