if excessive sugar made you fatter, why some diabetes patients is skinny?
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There are two types of diabetes. The first (Type 1) is a genetic disorder, where your immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in your pancreas. Type 2 is developed by poor lifestyle choices (unhealthy eating, lack of exercise, etc).
*(There are more factors that can cause Type 2 diabetes, a list which can be found* [*here*](https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-causes.html)*.)*
Insulin helps blood sugar enter the body’s cells so it can be used for energy. Insulin also signals the liver to store blood sugar for later use. Blood sugar enters cells, and levels in the bloodstream decrease, signalling insulin to decrease too.
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>With too little insulin, the body can no longer move glucose [sugar] from the blood into the cells, causing high blood glucose levels.
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>If the glucose level is high enough, excess glucose spills into the urine. This drags extra water into the urine causing more frequent urination and thirst. This leads to dehydration, which can cause confusion.
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>In addition, with too little insulin, the cells cannot take in glucose for energy and other sources of energy (such as fat and muscle) are needed to provide this energy. This makes the body tired and can cause weight loss.
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>If this continues, patients can become very ill. This is because the body attempts to make new energy from fat and causes acids to be produced as waste products.
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>Ultimately, this can lead to coma and death if medical attention is not sought. People with type 1 diabetes will need to inject insulin in order to survive.
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