what are the causes of diabetes?
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Diabetes
Also called: diabetes mellitus
A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose).
MOST COMMON TYPES
Type 2 diabetes
A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).
Type 1 diabetes
A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Prediabetes
A condition in which blood sugar is high, but not high enough to be
type 2 diabetes.
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Sources: Apollo Hospitals and others.
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diabetes occurs when your immune system, the body's system for fighting infection, attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. Scientists think type 1 diabetes is caused by genes and environmental factors, such as viruses, that might trigger the disease.
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