2024年3月27日 · Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is an important source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues. It's also the brain's main source …

2023年2月17日 · What causes diabetes? Too much glucose circulating in your bloodstream causes diabetes, regardless of the type. However, the reason why your blood glucose levels are high differs depending on the type of diabetes. Causes of diabetes include: Insulin resistance: Type 2 diabetes mainly results from insulin resistance.

2024年4月10日 · Diabetes occurs when your body cannot effectively regulate blood sugar levels. This can happen when your pancreas stops producing enough insulin, your cells become resistant to...

2023年3月14日 · Type 2 diabetes is a condition that happens because of a problem in the way the body regulates and uses sugar as a fuel. That sugar also is called glucose. This long-term condition results in too much sugar circulating in the blood. Eventually, high blood sugar levels can lead to disorders of the circulatory, nervous and immune systems.

2024年8月16日 · Do you know the causes of type 2 diabetes? Insulin resistance is the main cause. WebMD helps you know if you are at high risk and how to deal with this common type of diabetes.

If you have type 1 diabetes, your body doesn’t have enough insulin to use blood glucose—also called blood sugar—for energy. Your body will begin to use fat as a source of energy instead. This process produces substances called ketones. High levels of ketones can cause DKA, which is a medical emergency that needs to be treated right away.

2025年1月7日 · Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. Your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it makes. The hormone insulin moves...

2024年10月1日 · Diabetes occurs when your body is unable to use or make insulin properly, which affects your blood sugar (glucose) levels. Learn about its many possible causes.

2024年1月11日 · “Sugar doesn’t directly cause diabetes, but it plays a part,” says diabetes educator Sue Cotey, RN. She explains the relationship between sugar and diabetes and how you can reduce how much sugar you eat. Does sugar cause diabetes? The answer isn’t so straightforward. “Sugar indirectly increases your risk of getting diabetes,” says Cotey.

2023年11月8日 · What causes Type 2 diabetes? The main cause of Type 2 diabetes is insulin resistance. Insulin resistance happens when cells in your muscles, fat and liver don’t respond as they should to insulin. Insulin is a hormone your pancreas makes that’s essential for life and regulating blood sugar levels.