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Old 07-01-2013, 01:36 PM   #164
McheleM
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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985 View Post
You're half right. Food doesn't cause type one diabetes, that's genetic. However, type 2 diabetes IS caused by the bad fatty food we eat. I wish I was at home so I can dig up my health book and notes to quote from. Edited to add, I know a lot of thin people who have type two diabetes.
No, type 2 diabetes is caused from the body not being able to produce enough insulin to control the sugar. Being overweight and lack of exercise help it along. Fatty foods do not CAUSE diabetes, but they contribute to it. (not everyone who is overweight eats fatty disgusting foods).
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