Sweets may be blamed for causing diabetes, a disorder of metabolism wherein glucose or sugar from digested food is not properly processed by the body.
Diabetes happens because of two things. First is the inadequate production of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Second, the cells do not respond appropriately to the insulin that is produced. When we eat, the pancreas produces the right amount of insulin to move glucose from blood into our cells. Diabetes causes glucose to build up in the blood, overflow into the urine. Thus, the body loses its main source of fuel, even though the blood contains large amount of glucose.
But is there really a direct connection between eating too much sweets and diabetes?
The truth is, ingesting sweets as part of our regular diet does not cause diabetes. This myth was born when it was noticed that untreated diabetics tend to be attracted to sweets. But a high-sugar diet can cause obesity, which increases the risk of diabetes.
Sources
► Diabetes Overview. http://diabetes.niddk.noh.gov/dm/pubs/overview/index.htm#who
► Kutjan, Peter W. Does Eating Too Much Sugar Cause Diabetes? www.geocities.com/researchguide/drksugar.html
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