Research examines infections and environmental factors as a potential cause of type 1 diabetes in children.

Brief animation takes a look at what goes on in the body and helps you to understand the causes of type 2 diabetes.

Easy-to-read article provides details about what is known about the causes of diabetes. Click on a link to the right to learn more about diabetes.

Interesting article details new research pointing to various potential causes of diabetes, including a bone hormone.

Article details research on the discovery of a gene that might be a potential cause of or risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

Get a better understanding of the causes of type 1 diabetes with a look at how glucose functions normally and in persons with type 1 diabetes.

News article discusses research pointing to other factors beyond a specific genetic link for minorities as a cause for diabetes.

Watch as a physician takes on a high sugar diet in his quest to explore the myth that sugar is a direct cause of diabetes.

Diabetes could have a number of serious effects on your body. Learn about potential complications caused by diabetes.

Take the quiz to learn about potential diabetic risk factors, as well as causes and steps that you might take to reduce your risk of diabetes.

There is still a lot to learn about the causes of diabetes, but there are several useful strategies to help you get a handle on your condition.