My Nana had it and died from it. My aunt on her side had it and recently died. I get seriously high sugar if I over ingest sugars or high glycemic foods and don’t exercise.
Suffice to say I walk and swim at the gym every day and no refined sugary foods.
Bear in mind there are several different causes for diabetes, which translated simply means sweet-smelling urine (because of all the sugar your body tries to rid itself.
You might be having trouble producing insulin.
You might be ingesting more sugar than your insulin can handle.
There are certain proteins needed to use the sugar and you might not be manufacturing them.
You might be pregnant. Diabetes during pregnancy is common.
Your body’s cells no longer recognize the insulin you produce.