Does eating to many sweets cause Diabetes?

Question

My mom always tell me this and I want to see if it's true.

Answer 1

No, it's not true. When my mom became diabetic in the 60s, I bought into that same nonsense that her doctor told her. I avoided sweets ever since. I became diabetic four years ago anyway. It has more to do with fat than anything else. Read more here:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

From the American Diabetes Association:
http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-myths.jsp
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Myth #3 Eating too much sugar causes diabetes.
No. Diabetes is caused by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors. However, being overweight does increase your risk for developing type 2 diabetes. If you have a history of diabetes in your family, eating a healthy meal plan and regular exercise are recommended to manage your weight.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

No sugar alone does not cause Diabetes if eating sugar or anyhting was the cause of Diabetes then 99.9% of the world's population would have Diabetes. Also if a Diabetic person't going into a Diabetic shock then why does someone need to give them something sweet?

Answer 7

Sort of, but not really (hahaha). Eating sweets- empty calories, of any kind, can cause you to gain weight and carry extra pounds, which can contribute to type 2 diabetes. So, it's not specifically the sweets- it's the overweight part that can possibly lead to diabete. But remember, skinny people are diabetic, and some chubby people are not, so there is no guarantee.

Answer 8

Mom is right on having you cut the sugar, but it doesn't "cause" diabetes. What it causes is overweight, which can lead to diabetes. I don't know what "too many sweets" adds up to for you, but I wouldn't be living on candy and cake. Occasionally, if your family history has diabetes, the sugar shock could give you diabetic symptoms. Ask your Mom if there's a history of diabetes in your family - she may have a right for concern. In the meantime, your Mom cares about you and is trying to keep you from becoming sick or obese. Good luck to the both of you!

Answer 9

Diabetes is not caused by eating too much sugar...But remember too much sugar can make your blood sugar rise, if your body isnt producing enough insulin. Your pancreas produces the bodies insulin. If you fear that you may be diabetic, look for the syptomons like excessive thirst, sweating, shakiness, tiredness. Diabetes is usually genetic, meaning if your parents or someone in your family has it, you are likely to get it. But cut down on the sugars and junk foods and eat a balanced diet, you shoudl be fine. But consider brushing after eating all that sugars bc its rots your teeth.

Answer 10

Diabetes is caused by some form of embalance between insulin and glucagon. This embalalnce, of course, takes time in most people to develop into full blown diabetes or other forms of insulin resistance. Pummeling the body with constant supply of sugar in the form of sweets, processed flour,rice, potatoes can exhaust the pancreas. If you doubt this, measure your insulin/glucose levels on a day where you include potatoes, bagels, rice, Oreo cookies etc. Then take the measurements of your glucose/insulin levels on a day where you eat no carbohydrates/sugar. Have a healthy supply of protein and low carb vegetables and see if there is a difference. BTW, low carb vegetables make up 95% of the planets veggies so eat up.

I think that not recognizing the relationship between sugars in all forms and insulin resistence ( diabetes,PCOS, hypoglycemia etc ) only puts you in denial.