What causes diabetes mellitus?

Answer 1

Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic, autoimmune disorder in which white blood cells attack the insulin-secreting beta cells inside the pancreas. One of the results being the loss of the body to produce enough insulin. Despite being considerable advances in treating diabetes it is always important to keep blood sugar levels under control unless they can bring a host of other complications such as renal (kidney) failure, heart problems, blindness, and some other things.

Answer 2

Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes 2 for short, is a medical ailment that is connected to the abnormal high levels of glucose or blood sugar. With Type 2 diabetes: The pancreas secretes insulin, but the body is partially or completely unable to use the insulin. This is sometimes referred to as insulin resistance. In the past Type 2 diabetes was referred to as adult-onset diabetes mellitus. However this name is not commonly used today, because Type 2 Diabetes is being seen in younger individuals and not just adults in their mid 40's.

Answer 3

The causes of diabetes mellitus are unclear, however, there seem to be both hereditary (genetic factors passed on in families) and environmental factors involved.

Answer 4

Autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. The subsequent lack of insulin leads to increased blood and urine glucose.