Causes of Diabetes One of the most rampant diseases of this time is diabetes. Diabetes shows to be on the lead cause of mortality, and the numbers of deaths are rapidly increasing. The increased number of death rates is seen for all men and women of all ages and races. Diabetes is a serious disease in which there is too much sugar in the body either because not enough insulin is being produced or because of the lack response of the cells to the produced insulin. Because of the increase in the mortality rate, it is just fitting that proper awareness be given to each individual so that they may take concern of their health. By learning about the symptoms and causes of diabetes people would know how to avoid having this kind of illness. How do we know it is diabetes? The most common symptoms of this illness are frequent urination, increased thirst and increased hunger. Lack of self control and discipline is the number one factor why people have diabetes. There is a saying that goes “Prevention is better than cure.� Medicine advertisement would often reiterate this sentence again and again. It is a very good slogan that brings awareness to the readers that they should do everything to prevent illness but on the other hand, how can people prevent something if they do not know what is causing it? Therefore, we need to learn what the causes of diabetes are before we could actually prevent it from occurring. According to medical researchers, the etiology of this disease is uncertain but there are some ways on how we can detect it. There are two types of diabetes; the first type of diabetes is called Type 1 diabetes. This type of diabetes is the abnormal secretion of some hormones in blood which act as antagonists to insulin. The other kind of diabetes is called Type 2 Diabetes. It is known as non insulin-dependent diabetes. Ninety five (95 %) of diabetic patients have this type of diabetes. It is said to be suffered by people around the world by the time the reach the age of forties to fifties What could be the main causes of diabetes? They say that HEREDITY It is a strong belief among medical researchers that a person can inherit diabetes due to some genes which passes from one generation to another, If both parents have diabetes, the child has much risk of having diabetes as well. Another cause that we must consider is AGE. It is known in researches that the risks of diabetes in older people are higher to that of the younger ones. Another matter is MALNUTRITION. Low protein and fiber, and high intake of refined products are reasons for the development of diabetes. OBESITY. The fatter we get the higher the risk of diabetes. A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE is also one way to risk health to diabetes. People who hate exercise are more prone to diabetes compared to those who do. STRESS is another cause that should be taken into consideration. Emotional disturbance is often blamed for any kind of illness, the very reason why it is recommended to embrace positive energies. More causes of diabetes have been stated by studies through the years but the ones stated above are the most common. Now that we know how deadly diabetes could be and how it affects the lives of many, let’s try to avoid the factors that may trigger it in us. Remember, Prevention is always better than cure. Eat right and Exercise regularly and think positive. These reduce the risk of having diabetes.