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by DoreenMichele 2540 days ago
Maybe chronic inflammation causes diabetes.

I doubt that it's that straight forward. Inflammation is associated with both chemical derangement and infection. Probably other things as well, like allergic reactions.

Insulin resistance has also been linked to inadequate muscle mass more strongly than to excess fat per se.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8748147