What causes type 2 diabetes?

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    Mike Murray

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    Morgan Pfiffner, Rob Stenstrom
    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    The cause of T2D is multifactorial, based on genetic predisposition and environment. Obesity, inflammatory diet, and sedentary lifestyle all contribute to the risk of developing T2D. Abdominal obesity is a strong risk factor for T2D, and leads to the accumulation of more fat in the liver and pancreas than a person can tolerate, which results from long-term excess energy intake.[1]

    References

    1. ^Roy Taylor, Ambady Ramachandran, William S Yancy Jr, Nita G ForouhiNutritional basis of type 2 diabetes remissionBMJ.(2021 Jul 7)