There are several factors that can cause diabetes, and the specific cause depends on the type of diabetes.
Here are the main causes of the three most common types of diabetes:
1. Type 1 diabetes: This type of diabetes is caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
The exact cause of this autoimmune reaction is not fully understood, but it is believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
2. Type 2 diabetes: This type of diabetes is primarily caused by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors.
Genetics can make a person more susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes, but lifestyle factors such as being overweight or obese, lack of physical activity, and unhealthy diet can also contribute to the development of the disease.
In type 2 diabetes, the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin, and the pancreas may not produce enough insulin to overcome this resistance.
3. Gestational diabetes: This type of diabetes occurs during pregnancy and is caused by hormonal changes that can make the body less sensitive to insulin.
Women who are overweight, have a family history of diabetes, or are older than 25 are at a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes.
In summary, the causes of diabetes can be a combination of genetic, lifestyle, and hormonal factors, and the specific cause depends on the type of diabetes.
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