In this video, we explain what causes diabetes (type 2 diabetes) and what causes high blood sugar. We review how does diabetes start and what is the role of insulin in diabetes. We review the role of the pancreas in diabetes and how does food and weight gain can lead to diabetes. We use the analogy of a steam engine to explain a complex medical topic in a way anybody can understand. Written by Dr. Christopher Palmeiro DO Msc, endocrinology and diabetes specialist, and produced by Doctablet®. You can find the post for this video at: https://doctablet.com/medicine/endocrinology/diabetes/diabetes-train-ride/ Please visit Doctablet for more topics that will supplement the information you see in this video: https://doctablet.com/ Also! You can ask questions related to this topic, we enjoy answering questions, it helps us get feedback and gives us material for future videos. ALSO!, most important! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! It means the world to us:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiGhz8d21xvPWs7FgLx2sMFA/?sub_confirmation=1