What causes diabetes?
The cause and cures of Diabetes remain a mystery. Research has long shown that both Type I and Type II Diabetes tend to run in families–although having a relative with Diabetes does not guarantee that you will develop it. In Type I Diabetes, there seems to be a stronger genetic link. However, viral illnesses, such as flu or pneumonia or immunological factors, have also been implicated in Type I Diabetes. In Type II Diabetes, central obesity seems to be the cornerstone along with a poor diet intake. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO GET DIABETES? People who are overweight Those with a family history of Diabetes It was thought that it occurred more over the age of 40 but now often presents much earlier with obesity Women Blacks Hispanics Asians DIABETES WARNING SIGNS TYPE I Usually develops quickly and is common in children and young adults. Frequent urination Excessive thirst Extreme hunger Dramatic loss in weight Irritability Weakness and fatigue Nausea and vomiting TYPE II Can develop slowly ove
