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kithalloyd
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How many of you feel that being a diabetic is genetics? Studies will show that many doctors and scientist fight on both ends. My opinion is that it is! My mother has type 1 as well. My grandfather on my dads side and grandmother on my moms along with great grandparents uncles and aunts all have it. I'd say I was doomed! My biggest fear is that I will past this to one of my kids! So what do y'all thinks??
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Partially. There is definitely a genetic factor. Other factors play in as well though. There's been a lot of studies that show Type 1 Diabetes passes on the 2nd generation. My great-uncle on my mom's side had it. So it's more likely one of your grand-children would get it from you, although it's possible your mom could pass it to one of your children. That being said though, I'm hopeful for advances in the science/medicine field. I'm sure it won't be long till there's at least a vaccine to prevent the disease.
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Thinking back to when I was diagnosed a million years ago and when my stepson was diagnosed five years ago, I remember the doctors saying that there are many factors that contribute to a person getting T1D but those factors don't matter unless you have a specific gene. So I think it's a fair argument to say it's one part genetics and one part life. Specifically, I remember the doctors saying that there is a specific virus in the summer months that contributes but it only causes issues if you have the specific gene. The timing plays out so that most T1Ds are diagnosed in November.... Hence, November is diabetes awareness month. That said, I'm thinking back a long time and could be remembering 100 different things pieced together that really don't go together at all. So long story short, I think it's definitely in your genes but just because you have the gene doesn't necessarily mean that you're destined to be diabetic (hopefully!!!).0
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I am a type 2 diabetic, so genetics may have a different effect. Many of the woman on my maternal side were diabetic. My disease manifested in my forties, earlier than my grandmother who was not overweight, she was diagnosed in her 70s. But At 45, I was overweight by 50 pounds and sedentary; I see that as the contributing factor to an early diagnosis. I have learned, through the counseling from a nutritionist, that a specific diet and rigorous exercise will lead to weight loss and healthy glucose levels. For me all calories are not equal, white bread, corn and rice will lead to a rise in sugar. Complex carbs, coupled with protein leads to stable sugar levels. I try to begin each day grounded with a green protein shake with mixed berries. It is a daily challenge and for too long, food has been my first choice for comfort, for celebration, for stress reducing for socializing. It is hard to break those habits.0
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I believe that type 1 is and type 2 is to an extent. Both of my parents developed diabetes when I was an adult and I was diagnosed three years ago. I feel that some people are genetically more susceptible to developing type 2 just like some people can be more genetically susceptible to developing breast cancer. I think the BIG factor is those parents teaching those kids (like myself) how to be healthy and active. I think the biggest risk factor for type 2 is a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet. My parents did not eat right and didn't make me eat right and, even though I played outside a lot, I could have been more active. I think this fact is what the "specialists" are having a hard time deciding which is the cause. Bottom line is, I think genetics play a role in developing type II diabetes but it is up to the parents to teach the child, and the child continue for life, how to live a healthy lifestyle so they do not develop diabetes...
My grandmother had fraternal twins. I also had fraternal twins but my full sister, did NOT have twins. Same thing, the twin e gene is in both of our genetics but the conditions have to be just right for either one of us to get pregnant with twins...
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