This is a condition in which blood sugar levels increase due to a defect in the production or function of the hormone insulin in the body. The main causes are:
Insulin Resistance: This is the main cause of type-2 diabetes. When the cells do not respond properly to the insulin produced by the body, glucose in the blood builds up in the blood instead of being converted into energy.
Wrong diet: Consumption of excessively sweetened drinks, flour-containing foods, and fast food increases blood sugar quickly. Eating a diet low in fiber doubles the risk of diabetes.
Physical inactivity: A sedentary lifestyle reduces the effectiveness of insulin. People who do not walk or exercise regularly and those who are overweight are more likely to develop diabetes.
Heredity factors: If parents or siblings have diabetes, it is likely to be passed on to their children. Type-1 diabetes is often caused by defects in the immune system.
Mental stress and lack of sleep: When you experience severe stress, the hormones produced by the body increase blood sugar levels. Similarly, not getting enough sleep at night affects the body’s metabolism and leads to diabetes.