Title: Diabetes Causes: How Do You Get Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Headings: Diabetes Causes
Diabetes Causes
Diabetes risk factors
Insulin
Lack of insulin production
Insulin resistance
Genes and family history
Gestational diabetes
Age
Obesity
Poor diet
Lack of exercise
Hormonal conditions

Content: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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, women that deliver a baby that weighs more than 9 pounds are also at greater risk. Age
According to the Mayo Clinic, your risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases as you age. Your risk goes up after age 45 in particular. However, the incidence of type 2 diabetes is increasing dramatically among children, adolescents, and younger adults. Likely factors include reduced exercise, decreased muscle mass, and weight gain as you age. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed by the age of 30. Obesity
Excess body fat can cause insulin resistance. Fatty tissue may cause inflammation that can lead to insulin resistance. But many overweight people never develop diabetes, and more research is needed on the link between obesity and diabetes. Poor diet
Poor nutrition may contribute to type 2 diabetes.