Diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin or is unable to use insulin effectively. The main causes are:
Unhealthy diet: Consumption of excessively sweet foods, flour-based dishes, fast food, and fatty foods increases blood glucose levels. This leads to insulin resistance.
Lack of exercise and lifestyle: Decreased physical activity prevents cells from using glucose. People who do not exercise daily gain weight and double the risk of diabetes.
Genetics: If parents or close relatives have diabetes, it is likely to be passed on genetically to the next generation. Heredity plays a big role in type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Obesity and abdominal fat: Excessive weight gain, especially fat around the abdomen, interferes with the function of insulin. This is one of the main causes of type 2 diabetes.
Mental stress and lack of sleep: When there is severe stress, hormones like cortisol are produced in the body. These increase blood sugar levels. Similarly, lack of sleep also adversely affects the body’s metabolism.