In my last few articles I have mentioned a number of the possible reasons behind the development of diabetes. These included; obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, age and family. However, many of these are risk factors and do not directly cause diabetes themselves. In this article I will attempt to drill down the causes of the various types of diabetes so that you can take preventative measures and reduce your risk of contracting diabetes. 1) GENERAL CAUSES:- The main cause of diabetes is the cells of your body not getting enough insulin (the hormone which breaks glucose down into energy). This … [Read more...]