Diabetes runs in my late father's side of the family. He had diabetes, his mom had diabetes, his father had diabetes, and I think one of my uncles has diabetes.
As so, it runs in my family, and is in my traits..i'll probably develop it someday no matter what, but is there a way I could prevent it. (I'll probably get the usual answers...eat right, exercise, etc..but..things like this where it runs in the family, you have no control over that.)
2006-08-22 16:11:06 · 17 answers · asked by Glennon Guy 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Its true that genes are genes but you have to lead a healthy lifestyle which can greatly help your chances of developing diabetes. What you need to realize is that genetics don't always = disease. Some genetic diseases occur only when the bad genes are exposed to certain internal environments. (for example, genetically producing less insulin along with a slow metabolism and insulin resistance due to lack of exercise...increases the chances of developing severe disease.
2006-08-22 16:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mama R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 15:07:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds, RamsFan4Life39, that you do carry some predisposition towards developing diabetes at some stage during your life, but there are things, that others have mentioned, you can do to defer this onset. Live life as healthily as you are able, and don't get too hung up on what lies ahead.
Did other members of your family have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes? Although it's a generalisation [generalization for my American cousins], Type 2 diabetes always used to be developed by overweight, more mature, lethargic people, though this seems to have changed over more recent years. This might give you some idea as to what constitutes a healthier lifestyle.
Although some would argue that there are things that you could do to prevent diabetes, the likelihood is that you will, at some stage develop it. I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
2006-08-25 15:31:53 · answer #3 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-19 08:24:27 · answer #4 · answered by Everett 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 13:12:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in the same situation. My mom has it.. her dad had it.. her cousin etc. People can tell you to eat healthy and exercise but a lot of the time only that don't prevent it. I know a few people that are really skinny and healthy but yet they develop diabetes. I don't think it can be prevented. I guess all you can do is try your best to control it and that's all.
2006-08-23 14:50:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have diabetes on both sides of my family and I was the lucky one to get it of the siblings. But! It was mainly my own fault. I was very overweight and had a lazy lifestyle. At first I was in denial, and then I started to need to take oral medication. That held it in check for a few years, but I had to keep changing the meds that I took to keep it in control. I still hadn't made the lifestyle changes I needed and figured, what the heck, I can still eat whatever I want and the pills will take care of it. Then came the insulin. And more insulin, and then 2 types of insulin and the 2 oral medications and I still was not in control. My doctor finally sat me down and asked if he could come to the funeral. That got my attention.
I made the decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery to help me. I've lost about 150lbs in the last year and no longer take any medication for my diabetes. I used to have to inject myself 5 times a day. Think about that. Think about the pain and the expense. Think about having to test your blood 2,3,5, 6 times a day or more.
My doctor told me I was a heart attack or stroke waiting to happen. I was only 29. Don't let yourself think that just because you have a genetic base that may be stacked against you that it's inevitable. DO WHAT YOU NEED TO NOW! Before you let yourself get sick just because of the way you think.
Don't end up the way I did, and have to hit bottom before you wake up. Do better for yourself and care for you now.
Heather
2006-08-22 18:41:49 · answer #7 · answered by HEATHER R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes yo do have control over it, Is it type 2 adult onset that runs in the family? If so, being overweight plays a role in developing this type of diabetes. You can control it by keeping your weight in the normal range and have your doctor check for it. If diabetes turns up you can control it before it becomes full blown.
2006-08-22 16:16:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many talk about prevention specially in the CAM "Complimentary and Alternative Medicine". You can reduce the probabilities in your heridiary conditions but not prevent it. You would better gather enough information about your elders then seek professional advice. AS an advice I never touched any of those CAM solution and living with it for 12 years now.
2006-08-22 17:58:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one in my family was diabetic and i have diabetes u have the answers stay away from sugar, bread. starch. and watch your carbs, and exercise will this work maybe but u give yourself a better chance of not getting it. Good Luck
2006-08-22 16:23:39 · answer #10 · answered by uofsmike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋