Why does diabetes occur?

In today’s video I tell you what is the No.1 cause of diabetes.What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the way the body uses glucose (sugar) from food as a source of energy. Glucose is a key nutrient that comes from food and is used in the body as fuel for cellular functions. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (a hormone that helps glucose enter cells) or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.

The most common types of diabetes are:

1. Type 1 diabetes: Type 1 diabetes usually develops in childhood or at a young age and is the result of an autoimmune attack on insulin-producing pancreatic cells. People with type 1 diabetes must receive insulin regularly to compensate for the lack of this hormone.
2. Type 2 diabetes: Type 2 diabetes is a more common form of diabetes that usually develops into adulthood, although it can also occur in children. In type 2 diabetes, the body becomes insulin resistant or does not produce enough insulin to maintain normal blood glucose levels. This type of diabetes can be controlled with diet, exercise and, in some cases, oral medications.

Untreated or uncontrolled diabetes can lead to a number of serious health complications. The worst consequences of untreated diabetes include:

1. Heart and blood vessel diseases: Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), atherosclerosis (accumulation of fat in the arteries) and stroke.
2. Kidney damage (nephropathy): Untreated diabetes can cause kidney damage that can lead to chronic kidney failure.
3. Nerve damage (neuropathy): Diabetes can cause nerve damage, which can result in pain, tingling, loss of sensation and weakening of muscles.
4. Visual impairment (retinopathy): Diabetes increases the risk of retinal damage (retinopathy), which can lead to vision loss or blindness.
5. Limb amputations: Diabetes can cause damage to blood vessels and nerves in the extremities, which increases the risk of infections and severe damage that may require amputation.

These consequences of diabetes can be avoided or minimized by regular monitoring and control of blood glucose levels, adherence to doctor’s recommendations, a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, a balanced diet and, in some cases, the use of medication or insulin as needed. It is important to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment of diabetes to reduce the risk of complications and improve the quality of life of people with this condition.