Is bad eating habits a main reason of getting diabetes?
There are three types of diabetes: • Diabetes type 1 which is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system start attacking some cells in the pancreas responsible for producing a hormone called insulin. Insulin is the main regulator of the body’s blood sugar levels. This type is more common in children; however, it can occur at any age. It usually accounts for 5 – 10% of people with diabetes. • Diabetes type 2 which accounts for around 90% of people with diabetes. This type of diabetes used to develop in adults; however, within the last few decades, more children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes due to their sedentary lifestyle and increased weights. • Gestational diabetes, the type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. It usually disappears upon delivery, but women with a history of gestational diabetes are more predisposed to developing type 2 diabetes later in their lives. • Diabetes type 2 can be caused by a number of factors; bad eating habits is certainly one o
