Does unhealthy eating cause diabetes?

Answer 1

Eating unhealthy foods, such as fatty and sugary foods, are a major contribution to obesity. Obesity is a major factor in persons developing type 2 diabetes.

So, directly, I would say no. But indirectly, you're not doing yourself any favours by not eating healthily, and if diabetes runs in the family, then I suggest a change of dietry plan, assuming of course that it is you we're talking about.

And please don't be under the impression that kids can't get type 2 diabetes, because they can. It may have been a rare thing once, but it's becoming an increasing issue with health care professionals.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The SPECIALIST THAT HAVE STUDIED IT say its Genetic; however being over weight contributes to bringing it on faster. I have had a problem for year since I was about 6 years old with gaining weight but my counselor is trying to figure out if I was compensating for child abuse, sexual molestation, I have or had 3 brothers and 1 sister that were never over weight until they had children or turned thirty. So people who are born with diabetes haven't had a chance to eat yet. Also you can go on line to the American Diabetes Assocation and learn a lot. Thats what I have done since I have been flipping out over having been diagnosed over a week ago. But I knew the way my body has been reacting that I had the symtoms of diabetes, I asked my doctor nine months ago and the test she ran said no, but there are more than one test that can detect it. I blamed myself and then I blamed my family for making fun of me as child. When I lost weight I was accused of being on cocaine! A friend called and asked me how I was doing with my problem and I had no idea what they where talking about so I asked what problem and then they told me my mother had been telling everyone that I had been using cocaine thats why I had lost so much weight. Not that I had been dieting and I was working in the summer heat in construction also long hours. I'm still mad at the cruel B.S. I gave up on looking good because I'm suppose to be UGLY, FAT JUST LIKE THEY ALL CALLED ME. WORD CAN HARM PEOPLE AND WHEN ITS YOUR PARENTS THE PEOPLE YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO TRUST. There are a lot of cruel people in this world and I don't think they should have children to damage them. Stupidity repeats the cycle, unless one is willing to see it is wrong and learns how to change it. I have been venting on my answers. Knowledge is power!

Answer 4

YEs it DOES!!!!!!! Type 2 Diabetes is a huge problem in this country and it is caused by over-eating and becoming over-weight! If you eat unhealthy, try to limit it and exercise.

Answer 5

Absolutely can contribute to it. Especially type 2. Genes also play a factor. But even the people with a family history of type 2 diabetes don't have to get it if they control their food, weight and sugar intake.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Nope, even eating excess sugar doesnt contribute to diabetes as insulin in your body will always turn excess glucose to glycogen. But it can arise by being over weight as this can cause the body to produce less insulin

Answer 8

Yes, too much sugar for too many years can cause the natural insulin producing glands to slow down. Also, too fat a tummy can cause poor natural insulin production.

Eating a well rounded lower calorie diet with reduction of the tummy fat can lessen the chance of adult onset diabetes.

Answer 9

Yes. Two reasons (among many others, I'm sure):

1) Too much fat on the blood cells blocks the insulin from doing its job (the insulin can't get past the fat and into the blood cells).

2) Too much glucose in the blood causes the pancreas to work too hard to produce extra insulin. Eventually, it poops out and then doesn't produce enough insulin.

Answer 10

There is a link between being obese and Type II diabetes.