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What are the causes and consequences of type two diabetes in children (non-hereditary)?
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Type 2 Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes is caused by the pancreas no producing enough Insulin or the body starts resisting insulin. (insulin the key for sugar) if type 2 diabetes is ignored it could effect the heart, nervous system, blood vessels, eyes and kidneys. It also could be life threatening if not taken proper care of. See the mayo clinic website (a credible source) for further information.
Answered 6/12/2015
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See below: Still strongly genetic! brought out by poor diet, overweight/ obesity, no exercise.
Answered 11/30/2012
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Too much food: Cause: eating too much food and sugary drinks with little exercise. Consequence: rapidly progressive disease with end organ failure of eyes, nerves and kidneys.
Answered 12/8/2014
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