Researchers do not know why diabetes occurs, but they know sugars do not cause it. Diabetes is a disorder in the way the body handles sugars. People with diabetes do not make enough insulin. Or they cannot use the insulin their bodies do make. Insulin is needed to use most sugars.
Diabetes treatment includes a balanced diet, regular exercise and medication when prescribed.
According to The American Dietetic Association, most people with diabetes can enjoy sugars in limited amounts. Sugars themselves do not cause weight gain. Excess body fat results when a person eats more calories than needed. Lack of physical activity also plays a significant role in obesity. True hypoglycemia is very rare.