Does eating too much sugar cause diabetes?

Question

Im 27 yrs old. In pretty good shape. Pretty thin for my height and age. But i have a sweet tooth bad. I love chocolate and eat it atleast once a day. I love sweets. If i continue to eat to much sweets could i get diabetes? If not diabetes, other then cavitys and an occasional upset stomache what health effects could be caused by eathing too much sugar?

Answer 1

No one knows exactly what causes diabetes. However, based on the extensive reading I've done on this subject, it's more likely that fats are the principle cause of type 2 diabetes.... not sugar. Type one is an autoimmune disease, and isn't applicable to this discussion. If you want some interesting reading on this subject with proof that sugar consumption has nothing to do with contracting diabetes, read this: http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2006nl/sept/sugar.htm

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Sugar does not cause diabetes directly. If you eat too much sugar for a period of time you can have the same symptoms as diabetes but those should go away if you stop eating that way. Sugar can indirectly cause diabetes in someone who is prone to getting type II, due to the weight gain from eating too much sugar.

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

The short answer is no. And it's amazing how many people out there believe sugar causes diabetes.

The long answer is that there are two types of diabetes;

Type 1 Diabetes - aka Juvenile Onset

T1 diabetes is diagnosed to children, young adolescents, and in rare cases adults. Hence it's name, Juvenile Onset Diabetes, or Juvenile diabetes for short.

In a T1 diabetic, the immune system attacks the pancreatic cells that produce insulin - thus "killing" that function of the pancreas completely. Therefore a T1 diabetic must always take insulin and can never go off of insulin.


Type 2 Diabetes - aka Adult Onset

T2 diabetes is most commonly diagnosed to adults and the elderly, however it can be dianosed in children. It is also very commonly diagnosed to those individuals who are overweight, and/or have a strong history of T2 diabetes in their family.

In a T2 diabetic, their pancreas still produces insulin, however their pancreas does not produce enough to support their body weight. Or due to hereditary reasons, the pancreas is prone to petering out it's insulin efficiency. Or T2 diabetes can also be diagnosed when someone has developed a resistance to the insulin that their body produces.

A T2 diabetic, in some cases can "cure" their diabetes through dieting and exercise. If they can maintain a healthy weight, in a lot of cases their pancreas function returns to "normal" levels.

A Type 2 diabetic can be treated with certain medications given orally, such as diamicron, metformin. And in some severe cases, they do need to take insulin injections.

Answer 7

Sugar does not cause type 1 diabetes. People who think this piss me off. Eating too much sugar can cause you to become overweight which can lead to type 2 diabetes.

Answer 8

There are two forms of diabetes. Type I, and Type II.

Type I is usually detected when they are a child. Basically, your pancreas stops producing insulin, and your body can't metabolize sugar.

Type II is also called adult onset. What happens in this case, your pancreas, doesn't produce enough insulin, and eventually wears out, and your body can't metabolize sugar. Most Type II people are overweight, and also have other problems like hypertension etc. etc.

Sugar dose not cause diabetes. It is usually something that is inherited. My dad is Type II, and I'm now type II. If diabetes doesn't run in your family, and you are not overweight, then congratulations, you may eat all the chocolate you want.

Regards,

A former Chocoholic, and sugar addict.
(Its been three months since my last candy bar...)

Answer 9

My mom told me when I was a kid not to eat a spoonful of sugar from the sugar bowl or I'd get diabetes. Which I did, at age 16. And since Mom knows best....I'm just saying!

But obviously, if you're going to overtax your body with stuff like that, it increases the risk of being a type 2. Or maybe a few root canals.

Answer 10

Sugar is often associated with diabetes because diabetics have to much sugar in their blood. SUGAR DOES NOT CAUSE DIABETES!!!It causes waight gain which contributes to type 2.