What is the cause of Diabetes is a popular topic these days. People hear statistics like one in three people will have Diabetes Mellitus by the year 2025 and they are fearful of contracting a disease that they know little about. Most people may be aware that Diabetes is related somehow to insulin and glucose levels, but do not understand the exact methodology.

When an individual consumes any piece of food, the digestive system (mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine) will break down the large food particles into smaller molecules with the help of acids and enzymes. From the digestive system, the smaller particles enter the pancreas where further enzymes work on the food. After the food is broken down into nutrients (carbohydrates-sugars and starches, fats, proteins, fibers, water and salts), they get absorbed into the bloodstream. Insulin, which is produced in the pancreas, is responsible for transporting …