why is diabetes such a proplem with hispanics?
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Some ethnic groups are more prone to diabetes for genetic reasons. Their ancestors suffered through long periods of famine and starvation, so over time they developed a more thrifty genome to survive. Meaning that while they survive famine more readily, in times of relative plenty, like now, they are more prone to diseases like diabetes.\n\nI know this is the case for some Native-American tribes; however, I have never checked other ethnic groups. Since Hispanics typically have some native ancestry though, it would make sense.
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No.\n\nType 1 diabetes is an auto-immune disease, like some kinds of arthritis or lupus. It requires an inherited susceptibility (traced to certain kinds of HLA antigens), and a trigger. the trigger is usually infection from any of several things, commonly viruses. German measles is one, as are several members of the Coxsackie virus family. During such an infection, the immune system 'learns' to attack cells with certain surface markers, and beta cells have such markers. At least that's the current best idea of what ususally happens. The beta cells get killed (having the wrong markers) and that ends your internal insulin production. Food has nothing to do with it. \n\nType 2 diabetes is more complex. It is strongly inherited, but is also influenced by environment. Those carrying more weight than they should, and the elderly, are more likely to get it. Hence its older names: obesity-related and adult-onset diabetes. It has recently been discovered that fat tissue, especially fat tissue around the abdominal organs (but not on thighs or hips or chins or ...) produce several hormones, just like the endocrine glands. Some of those hormones affect other cells, and one of them makes them  more resistant to insulin. That is, when insulin is present, it's harder for those cells to take up glucose from the blood. This is insulin resistance and it's at the heart of Type 2 diabetes. Some can be treated with diet, exercise, and supervision; some require all that and oral medications as well; some require insulin, perhaps in addition to an oral medication. \n\nObiously, it's not only sugar which can cause fat like this. Overeating anything, perhaps especially fats, can cause weight gain. Ther's nothing special about weight gain from sugar as opposed to weight from the fat in meats. \nAnyone who eats enough to become a little thick here and there has increased their chance of getting Type 2. Lack of exercise seems to be significant as well. So, whether it's sugar or anything else that you eat too much of, you can increase your chance of getting Type 2. \n\nThe only direct effect of sugar is a speculative one. In the extreme pure sugar (or sugar in solution, like a soft drink) will go into the bloodstream very quickly. This will cause a rapid rise in blood glucose level, and perhaps to a high spike in that level. There is some speculation that too many cases of such rapid spikes causes damage to beta cells in the pancreas or to other cells, in such a way as to increase the chance of developing Type 2 diabetes. Thus far, there only suspicions along this line as an experimental study to test this prediction would be difficult to design and carry out. Not to mention expensive. No drug company will finance such a study as there is no prospect of a salable drug resulting. \n\nIt's probably best to avoid 'empty calories' in any case. The classic examples are soft drinks which are basically nothing but flavored sugar water. Check the nutrient label the next time you see a soft drink bottle.
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Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. \n\nUsually occurs gradually. Most people with type 2 diabetes are overweight at the time of diagnosis. However, the disease can also develop in lean people, especially the elderly.\n\nGenetics play a large role in type 2 diabetes and family history is a risk factor. However, low activity level, poor diet, and excess body weight (especially around the waist) significantly increase your risk for type 2 diabetes.\n\nOther risk factors include:\n\n- Race/ethnicity (African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, and Native Americans all have high rates of diabetes) \n- Age greater than 45 years \n- Previously identified impaired glucose tolerance by your doctor \n- High blood pressure \n- HDL cholesterol of less than 35 or triglyceride level of greater than 250 \n- History of gestational diabetes
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You don't get infected by it.  Two types of diabetes, one type is hereditary and the other, adult onset diabetes, is usually due to obesity, poor diet, lack of excersise and other health problems.
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Because Diabetics have low sugar most of the time... The water and fluids in the body go all out of whack.. most have to stay off their feet till it subsides
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I have alot of hispanic friends.Than whites or black. Im not racist or anything like that.I just get along with hispanic ppl better well because Im Mexican.I think whites and Blacks are a little concited.In my school I think Hispanics are easy to get along with you know.
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not everybody thinks that, when i moved down south that is what everybody thought when they saw hispanic person because most hispanics down here ARE mexican, but up north many people know the difference because more hispanics from other countries live there, it depends where you live
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All I know is that it has something to do with blood sugar and glucose.\n\nTry this site for more info:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes\n\nHope this helps! Good Luck!\n\n♥Kimmy♥
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Try contacting the american diabetes association.  www.diabetes.org
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I believe that diabetes may be a disqualifier to join the military. I know several people that were diagnosed during their service (including my brother in law, serving in a navy helicoptor squadron in San Diego), but I never knew anyone that had it when they enlisted (and knew about it)
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Diabetes comes in 2 forms....Type 1 which is insulin dependant and occurs in young children and cant be cured.......Its caused by the bodies ammune system attacking the part of the pancreas that makes insulin......The symtoms are thirst, excessive drinking due to the dody trying to rid itself of sugar, lethargy and a general feeling of unwellness......\n\nType 2 diabetes is usually due to incorrect lifestyle and is known to be hereditary......Lack of excercise, bad diet and weight gain are the general cause of this disease......Treatment maybe a change in diet and excercise, some people require tablets and in certain cases may require insulin injections......But if managed properly this is only required in extreme circumstances.....\n\nAs the mother of a child with type 1 diabetes and the relative of parents with type 2 diabetes, i hope this is helpful.....
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All Mexicans are Hispanic, but all Hispanics are not Mexicans.  Hispanic refers to the culture of the Caribbean and Central and South American culture. The name derives from the Island of Hispaniola, which was discovered and claimed in the name of Spain
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OK, Pig...first off it's HISPANICS!! It's called spell check!\n\nSecondly, are you saying North America like the US, or the continent? Cuz Hispanics make up the whole southern central piece of the continent...so I could go on & on about their countries!\n\nReferring to the US, do you eat food? A lot of it is harvested by migrant workers....and some of it is shipped in FROM Latin American countries? Ever heard of Taco Bell (OK, so that's a lil sarcastic, but still) or how about Texas, New MEXICO, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, California....oh soooo many names that have come from Spanish....how about roofing & construction or cleaning houses, etc? Or how about actresses & politicians & school teachers? How about song writers & dancers & the artists themselves? \n\nMaybe a better question would be, what areas have Hispanics NOT influenced? Cuz I can't think of a single one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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There is a theory that type 1 diabetes gets triggered in people who already have a tendency to develop the disease. They say people with certain tissue types are more likely to become diabetic, and you inherit these tissue types from your ancestors. A viral infection of some kind has been suggested as the trigger (maybe even the flu? or a cold?). The reason this is unusual is that one would expect such a deadly disease to get less common over time, rather than more common as it is. It is proposed that the diabetic tissue type offered some advantage to people living a marginal existence (hunting for food), and that this explains why more people are diabetic in modern times. Maybe modern living is too easy? (I know, it doesn't seem too easy to me either.)
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This is a double standard question, it is the same as african americans in proverty and yes it is caused pretty much by racism. \n\nThroughout history that has been the topic of discussion is racism the cause of proverty and no one yet has even came even remotely close to the right answer yet. But to me when you look at the problem no one and I mean absolutely no one has done anything about it but just look and watch that is it.\n\nUnfornitely in this country we have many cultures that are living her in america and none of them is in the most worst predicament then hispanics and african americans.\n\nBut now there would be some disagreement with the fact about hispanic because believe it or not and I have to agree with them most hispanics have had a pretty good break in getting jobs, and most of it is helped by senators who are hispanic in backround and our own government. But none of this help from the government has reached this far to easy the proverty level in the african american communities.\n\nNext time when you go to the market, dvm, or any government location look at how many help markers are for any other race and see how many do you see in hispanic?\n\nProverty! That is a good one when they have came to this country getting some of the american pie and african americans have lived here all of there lives and didn't even get a hand from anyone.\n\nIf you ask me the racism issue hasn't died and pretty much you will see a lot more of it in years to come.
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Hispanic is a race just like Caucasians or African American.We do not like getting grouped with Americans cuz were Hispanic.
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Bronze diabetes (hemochromatosis) \n \nA genetic disease in which the body takes in too much iron from food; this causes excess iron to be deposited in the liver and heart and other organs, eventually leading to organ failure and death. This illness is called "bronze diabetes" because the kidneys often fail, leading to symptoms similar to those found with diabetes mellitus, and because the deposition of iron into the skin makes the person look like he or she has an all-over tan.\nIt used to be believed that this disease was rare and mainly affected people of Caucasian descent, but in recent years scientists have realized it is more common and affects a wide range of ethnic groups. Some believe that this genetic defect actually helps people (especially women) survive in areas where malnutrition is widespread and iron is scarce in food.\nRegular bloodletting (or blood donation) may help people suffering from this disease.