Who can be considered to be a diabetic?

Answer 1

Diabetes runs in families, so if you have a family history you may get diabetes.

Obesity, lack of exercise can be a cause of Type2 Diabetes.

Alcoholism with recurrent pancreatitis can damage the pancreas to give rise to Diabetes and pancreatic insufficiency.

Answer 2

Young adults who are overweight, physically inactive and have high blood sugar need to be screened for diabetes as they have a higher risk of contracting it. Certain ethnic groups like Native American, Asian American, Latino, African American, and Pacific Islanders also carry an increased risk.

Answer 3

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency which impairs glucose usage. There are two forms of diabetes:

Type 1 - It is usually found in normal or underweight younger people. Type 1 diabetics usually inject insulin so that blood sugar can be delivered to the body's cells.

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) levels can lead to dizziness, weakness and fainting. More cases are happening where young people are beginning to have Type 2 diabetes, due to obesity and lack of exercise.

Type 2 - This type of diabetes is associated with obesity, especially abdominal obesity. Type 2 diabetics usually produce enough insulin but their cells are insulin resistant. This can result in hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). If left uncorrected, it leads to kidney, heart, eye and nerve damage.

Regular exercise and improved eating habits can reduce or reverse Type 2 diabetes.

Answer 4

You can become diabetic at any age, however you are more likely to get diabetes if a member of your family has diabetes.

Answer 5

The main cause of diabetes is the lack of insulin in your body due to the destruction of the cells that produce insulin. Also, autoimmune diseases can cause diabetes.

Answer 6

Diabetes tends to run in families and lack of exercise and obesity can lead to Diabetes