What causes diabetes, high blood sugar and type 2 diabetes

In this video, we explain what causes diabetes (type 2 diabetes) and what causes high blood sugar. We review how does diabetes start and what is the role of insulin in diabetes. We review the role of the pancreas in diabetes and how does food and weight gain can lead to diabetes. We use the analogy of a steam engine to explain a complex medical topic in a way anybody can understand. Written by Dr. Christopher Palmeiro DO Msc, endocrinology and diabetes specialist, and produced by Doctablet®.
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[tiffany]

This needs to be taught in middle school health class.

[uhhgoh]

Hey I think I have diabetes according to what the symptoms are from google and I don’t like talking about it should I be worried?

[SongChez]

What’s mind boggling is that docs will tell people to exercise and eat less sugar, , , but the problem is, sugar/carbs are literally what they have been telling people to eat over everything for decades!!
When you go into a grocery store, it’s literally like 90% of the grocery store. Humans have forgotten how to eat and the recommended food pyramid is garbage other than the meat and fat section. It’s frustrating, but im so glad the info is changing and people are waking up. It blows my mind!
Ok rant over lol thanks for the video !!

[josephinecrawford-controld]

Love the illustrations. Informative. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[aumnamashivaya]

Eating less in general? Reduced caloric intake is what you refer to???

[angrypug]

I have diabetes 😕 people don’t know how hard it is to live with a lifetime chronic illness

[harizrizal]

Can we get type 2 diabetes if we eat a lot of sugar but still at the maintenance caloric intake?

[anaishkyoutube]

You used Vivaldi's autumn 3rd movement.

[TheGoodContent]

I do exactly the 2 things suggested to avoid diabetes type 2. 0% of excercises or physical activity and lots of sugary food.

[ZteveW]

I couldn't have asked for an easier explanation. Thank you. I will add water, add cardio and cut back/cut out refined sugars beginning with my sodas and sweet tea consumption.

[RmarMotovlog]

It's easier to understand thank you🥰

[anjalikukreti]

Concise and clear ! Thankyou for efforts :)

[deshbandhu]

Excellent way to explain the topic.. thanks a lot...

[__hazelnut]

So what causes diabetes? Is it sugar directly or is it the weight gain associated with sugar?

[allanbarsness]

i have this brother-in-law son that takes steroids and he is diabic, sugar, is that good for him

[badassangel]

I love your videos, this channel is so underrated.. Keep it up ❤️

[youmissed]

I have pain in the leg and weakness in arms
Do I have diabetes

[jonalikalita]

Can we have diabetic if we use the same spoon, cup use by a diabetic patient

[germanlistening]

Great explanation with great animation & music!

[johnhaylett]

what about jasmine tea and fresh spanish lemons any good ?