There is only one cause for diabetes, and this is simply having too much glucose in the blood. Diabetes is a condition where the body is unable to regulate the level of glucose (a sugar) in the blood, resulting in too much glucose being present in the blood. Diabetes occurs when there is too much glucose in the blood.  Or, to be more precise, diabetes occurs when the body is unable to regulate the level of glucose in the blood, resulting in too much glucose being present. Over time, the high blood glucose levels as a result of diabetes may cause serious complications, such as damage blood vessels and nerve cells, leading to damaged eyes, nerves and kidneys and an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, impotence, and foot problems. The presence of diabetes … Read entire article »