May 13
There are two types of diabetes Type 1 & Type 2. Below are explanations of both types of diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes
This causes the cells in the pancreas that make insulin to be destroyed, This causes a severe lack of insulin. It is not clear yet as to why this happens but there have been a large number of possible triggers:
- Infection with specific virus
- Exposure to food borne chemical toxins
- Exposure as a young infant to cow’s milk
Type 2 Diabetes:
More insulin is produced than necessary, this causes an over production of insulin leading to exhausting of the cells that make it. Here are some risks that may cause Type 2 diabetes
- Getting Older
- Obesity
- Physical Inactivity
- Certain Meds
- Pregnancy
- Any illness caused to the pancreas
