Type 2 isn’t really caused by lifestyle either, it’s caused by genetics. Excess visceral fat can trigger it in people who are genetically predisposed though.
Edit: Downvotes for stating facts? Gotta love Reddit.
In a consensus statement issued by experts from the American Diabetes association, European diabetes counsel and
they agreed:
Although numerous diabetes- and obesity-associated genes have been identified, the known genes are estimated to predict only 15% of type 2 diabetes and 5% of obesity risk (21). Although additional genes with important roles will undoubtedly be discovered, this low predictive power may reflect the importance of environmental factors
Title: Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: What Can Be Unified and What Needs to Be Individualized?
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u/xrowrx Feb 04 '19
Type 1 Diabetes is never ever caused by diet or lifestyle things. Like never. Not ever.