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 Cause of Diabetes
The main hormone which controls the uptake of glucose into cells from
the blood stream is the pancreatic chemical known as insulin.
Persons who have a lack of insulin may suffer from Diabetes as a result.
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Diabetes and Genetics
Research has shown that Diabetes
patients are more likely to develop the disease if it is
common in their families. There is a genetic
link! Type
1 Diabetes is usually caused by
environmental factors
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Diabetes Risks
Abnormal sugar levels caused by
Diabetes damage arteries as well as the immune system.
Arteries are supposed to be flexible, but damaged
arteries become very stiff. When arteries are
damaged they accumulate plaque from bad cholesterol.
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Type One Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes, also known as
Juvenile or Insulin Dependent Diabetes, is an autoimmune
disease normally found in people under 30. With an
autoimmune disease, our T-cells (white blood cells),
which are responsible...
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