Is diabetes caused by too much sugar?

Question

I read some information that I'm not sure if I interpreted correctly. I'm under the impression that diabetes can be caused by eating too many foods high on the glycemic load scale like sugar and white flour and "overworking" your organs that deal with regulating blood sugar levels. Is this true or what?

Answer 1

There is no conclusive information about what causes type 2 diabetes...and the information you're referring to is about type 2 insulin resistance. Here's another theory... In insulin resistance the person produces too much insulin. Many type 2 diabetics start out with reactive hypoglycemia...which means that their bodies over respond to higher glycemic foods releasing too much insulin and causing glucose levels to drop. Over time the body becomes more and more resistant as it adjusts to prevent future hypos. As the body becomes more resistant, the pancreas has to pump out more insulin, body becomes more resistant, you can see the cycle. Most type 2 diabetics are still making plenty of insulin, just not enough to recover from the resistance. This is called hyperinsulinemia. After a while the pancreas can give out and start producing less insulin, but that's usually takes many years and if someone takes action to change their lifestyle they can sort of "reverse" the progress and bring their glucose levels back to normal. That doesn't mean that they're cured, it just means that they're controlling it to the point that they can maintain normal glucose levels. there are also insulin resistant people who are not over weight at all. It is true that high glycemic foods cause a spike in glucose levels and therefore insulin which can put stress on the pancreas...but because most type 2 diabetics who have c-peptide tests show that they're making MORE insuling than they need. this is why I doubt the information you're quoting above as totally accurate. If someone is not making enough insulin they can not store fat. Insulin is a fat storing hormone and without it your body will use fat and protein...your own fat and your muscle protein...to feed it. You'll see this in type 1 diabetics who are not making insulin. In type 2 weight seems to be an issue much more than not. That would not be possible if they were not making enough insulin.

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

It seems to be the current trend that an inherited pre-disposition toward diabetes is inherent in some families. It is however most true that a diet without high amounts refined sugar intake is conducive toward staving off onset of diabetes. Diabetes kills. Not quickly or kindly but slowly and painfully. My husband lost most of his eyesight, very nearly lost his legs, and has less than optimal kidney function all due to diabetes. We no longer eat sugar in any form, nor do we eat flour (99% of the time). Our carbohydrates are singularly limited. No pasta, No rice, rare small serving of potatoes, the occasional sugar free cookie, to control 'sweet-tooth'. Lots of salads, lots of fresh veggies, lean meats and fish. We want more years together.

Answer 7

There are Three types of Diabetes

Type I (Insulin Dependent - used to be classified as juvenile diabetes)
Type II (adult Onset - also known as over weight-over 30) and
Gestational Diabetes (during pregnancy)

Type I is where your pancreas isn't making any or enough insulin.
Type II is the most common and is often a result of being Insulin Resistant. your body isn't responding correctly to the insulin your body creates.
Gestational is a form of Type-II that lasts the duration of the pregnancy and is often a precursor to Type II later in life. (like me)

Answer 8

No. Diabetes is caused by a malfunction of the glands that produces natural insulin to regulate sugar in our body. Without the insulin, the sugar content in our blood will increase and will block the arteries in our lower extremities that prevents proper circulation of blood and other minerals and vitamins including drugs/medicines.

Answer 9

Diabetes Type II is directly linked to lifestyle, diet and exercise. It is best to eat healthy and make most of your diet consist of whole grains, fruits and vegetables, for ANYONE. If you have a history of diabetes in your family, let your physician now and make changes now. It is a terrible disease.

Diabetes Type I is caused by your pancreas not working properly to produce insulin.

Answer 10

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