Diabetes is a disease that results when the body can’t use sugar in the body effectively. The
pancreas releases the hormone insulin, enabling cells in the body to use sugar for energy. If the
pancreas produces little or no insulin, cells aren’t able to absorb enough sugar to power the
body. It’s called insulin resistance.
Sedentary Lifestyle
Science disagrees on exactly what causes the disease. Currently, the most popular line of
reasoning is that diabetes occurs when people are overweight and don’t exercise. Those factors
can contribute to or exacerbate the disease. It’s important to know that the “overweight and
no exercise” theme became popular around the same time that obesity was declared a national
security threat. It became a rallying cry for a healthier lifestyle.
Reversal and Remission
Along with an increased awareness of diabetes, many individuals were told that the disease can
be reversed or sent into remission. There are steps that can be taken to minimize the risk of
developing it and methods to control it, but there’s no “cure.” Prediabetes and gestational
diabetes are the two types of the disease that can potentially be reversed.
Viral Infection
New data shows that some types of viral infections can trigger an immune response that results
in insulin resistance. Viral infections can affect the way the pancreas releases insulin.
Genetic Component
Genetics play a strong role in developing the disease. Some people are genetically predisposed
to developing diabetes and there’s typically a family history of diabetes. Following a healthier
lifestyle can delay or prevent it from developing.
Conclusion
The bottom line is that the disease occurs when the body can’t use glucose effectively or the
pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin resistance and diabetes is diagnosed. It’s a multi-
dimensional disease that can be activated by genetics, a sedentary lifestyle, or triggered by a
viral infection. There’s no single, universal causal component that’s been identified that causes
diabetes.

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