Diabetes is a disease that develops when the pancreas can’t produce enough insulin or the body’s cells become resistant to insulin. Medical science still doesn’t know exactly why those two situations occur, though it has found some common denominators that contribute to developing the disease as an adult.
Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas to regulate how sugar is used. More insulin is secreted when sugar levels are high and less is released when sugar levels are low. Insulin works to keep and maintain sugar levels within a normal range.
When that ability is impaired, sugar builds up in the bloodstream instead of being moved to cells and diabetes develops. Medical experts believe that diabetes may develop when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys beta cells that produce insulin. Some in the medical community believe that this may be the result of a viral infection. The following are the most common reasons believed to result in adult onset diabetes.
Age – The risk of diabetes increases as people age, become less active, lose muscle mass, gain weight, and hormonal changes take place.
Darkened Skin – Areas of darker colored skin, typically on the neck and in the armpits, is often an indication of insulin resistance.
Family History – The risk of developing the disease increases if a sibling or parent has it.
Fat Distribution – Storing fat primarily in the abdomen increases the risk of developing diabetes.
Inactivity – Lack of exercise increases the potential for developing the disease.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – Characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, obesity, and excessive hair growth, the syndrome increases diabetes risk.
Pregnancy – Developing gestational diabetes when pregnant increase the potential for developing it later, as does delivering a child weighing nine pounds or more.
Race – Those of black, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian descent are more likely to develop the disease.
Weight – People don’t have to be overweight to develop diabetes, but it increases the risk significantly.
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