Monday, November 23, 2009

Common Causes of Diabetes

Pre-diabetes is among several causes, it is a condition where blood sugar is high but not enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. If not realized early the patient is at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Infection of pancreas-when pancreas doesn't make enough insulin, when sugar builds up in your blood stream instead of moving to the cell.

Weight- if your waist is 35 inches and above then you are at a risk.

Stress-any emotional, financial and physical strains can trigger to its development.

Being in-active-those people who are inactive have high risk than those who exercise twice or three times a week. This doesn't mean you have to go to gym to lift weight, but even a simple brisk walking in the evening or in the morning for 30mins can help.

Age- recent studies shows that 80% of most cases are aged 45 and above, and so the risk increases as you get older.

Family history-it is important to become acquainted with you family tree. If any of your parents or any of your close relative that you have blood relation have ever been diagnosed with diabetes then you at risk of the same since this genes cam be passed unless you reverse it by using some preventive measure and change lifestyle.

Race-it unclear why but blacks, black American, Latinos, Native Americans and Asian Americans are more prone to it than others in the whole world.

Gestational diabetes-if you developed gestational while pregnant or baby weighed more than 9 pounds you have increased risk.

Polycystic ovary syndrome-for those women who have (pcos) which is characterized by irregular menstrual cycle, excess weight or obesity are at high risk.

High blood pressure- research shows there is link between hypertension and diabetes.

High level of low density cholesterol.

High level of triglyceride fat in the blood.

Improper nutrition-continuous consumption of low fiber and protein diet can increase your risk.

Gender-elderly men are more prone to it than female of the same age.

Reference: Causes Of Diabetes, Causes Of Diabetes

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