What part of the body does diabetes start at?

Question

I have an idea, but am not sure?

Answer 1

Different types of diabetes have different etiologies (causes):

In Type I diabetes, formerly known as insulin-dependent juvenile-diabetes, the beta cells of the pancreas fail to produce insulin. It is believed that the beta cells are destroyed as a result of an autoimmune process. Most newly-diagnosed Type I diabetics have been sick with a cold, flu, or some other problem within a month of onset.

In Type II diabetes, formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, either the beta cells fail to produce enough insulin, the body's cells fail to properly utilize the insulin that IS available, or the body experiences a combination of both. In Type II diabetes, the patient is usually overweight and over 40, although it is now occurring in the pediatric population due to the obesity epidemic.

Recently, studies have shown that a condition known as metabolic syndrome is a predecessor to diabetes. Symtoms include:

A fasting blood sugar greater than 100
Triglyceride levels greater than 150
Cholesterol levels greater than 200
An HDL level (good cholesterol) less than 40-50
Waist circumference greater than 102 cm (40") in men and
Waist circumference greater than 88 cm (35") in women
Blood pressure greater than 135/85

By maintaining the weight within a normal BMI (20-25%) and controlling the above risk factors, many patients have the opportunity to avoid or postpone diabetes. Unfortunately, many risk factors are hereditary and must be controlled through the use of medication and the avoidance of diabetes is not possible in all cases. Cultures especially at risk include African Americans, American Indians, and Hispanics.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

According to recent studies conducted by the Pritikin Longevity Center, diabetes starts with the MOUTH. Too much fat in the diet and insufficient exercise, not malfunction of the pancreas as previously thought. The pancreas continues to produce insulin when you have diabetes but the insulin is unable to do it's work. Research has shown that over 90% of diabetes cases can be CURED with diet and exercise. That means that you don't have to have limbs removed due to diabetes induced gangrene. You don't have to go blind or suffer cardiovascular abnormalities because of diabetes. You can actually REVERSE these conditions with diet and exercise.

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Answer 4

First of all you have to know what type of diabetes you are talking about. Diabetes in caused by too much sugar in your blood. Normally the pancreas produces insulin to control you blood/sugar levels. In type one diabetes, the pancreas do not produce any insulin at all or very little. In type two diabetes, the pancreas produces insulin but not enough to control you blood/sugar levels. Type two diabetes can normally be controlled by losing weight, exercising and eating healthier. If you think you need help with this, there are clinics that can give you all the information you need. Just look in the yellow pages under diabetes.

Answer 5

Not a specific part of your body, but diabetes starts from your pancreas which has stopped producing insulin if you are Type I and has limited production if you are Type II.

You might feel groggy, wounds might not heal, have excessive thirst and frequent urination. These are some of the symptoms if you are diabetic and do not yet know it. I suggest to go and get a blood test to determine if you are diabetic.

Good luck.

Answer 6

IMMUNE SYSTEMS become weakened by poor nutrition, lack of exercise and reduced oxygen. Once that happens, our body becomes vulnerable to common STRESSORS. Stressors can be environmental, like viruses, heavy metals, pesticides, food additives, electromagnetic waves or pollution. They can be internal things like emotional or job stress, or poisonous people in our lives. Aging is also a contributing factor. So this means:

WEAK IMMUNE SYSTEM + STRESSORS = DISEASE (cancer, diabetes, heart disease, etc.)

According to recent studies conducted by the Pritikin Longevity Center, diabetes starts from too much fat in the diet and insufficient exercise, not malfunction of the pancreas as previously thought. The pancreas continues to produce insulin when you have diabetes but the body becomes insulin resistant. Research has shown that over 90% of diabetes cases can be CURED with diet and exercise. That means that you don't have to have limbs removed due to diabetes-induced gangrene. You don't have to go blind or suffer cardiovascular abnormalities because of diabetes. You can actually REVERSE these conditions with diet (nutrition, not weight loss) and exercise, and the removal of parasites and candida.

Answer 7

Diabetes Begins with a dysfunction of the Pancreas. This may be brought about by many factors, such as: Heredity, Diet, Weight, Virus...
The Key is to know your daily blood sugars and eat a proper diet, exercise and take medications as directed under a doctors care. Simple Blood tests will let you know if you are at risk.
It can be controlled rather easily with proper changes in lifestyle.

Answer 8

Diabetes starts in the nervous system and fails to stimulate the pancreous thus not providing enough insulin for the body to metabolise the sugar.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

The Pancreas. This is responsible for insulin production.