why is diabetes hereditary and how can people control themselves to avoid getting this common disease?

Answer 1

I can't tell you why it's hereditary... it just is. How you control it is pretty simple. Eat to live, don't live to eat. Learn all you can about proper diet/exercise, stay slim/healthy, and, therefore, minimize your chances of becoming diabetic. Here's a start for you:

For type I and type II diabetics (and those who are overweight and could potentially become diabetic). Copy and bookmark the webpages I‘ve listed below… they are invaluable for those with diabetes and/or weight problems...

I've found a wonderful book that will help you control your diabetes and minimize or even eliminate the complications. Some folks who became diabetic due to poor diet and obesity are effectively cured by following the advice in this book. I'm a type II (inherited), but it helps all types, especially those who became diabetic due to poor eating habits. It's by an author who has really done his homework, Patrick Quillin, Phd. It's called, "The Diabetes Improvement Program". I have tried his suggestions and found them to be very helpful. I have no complications whatsoever and my blood sugar levels are quite stable. Yes, I still have to take Metformin (Glucophage) daily, but it's the minimum dosage (500mg) and I only have to take it twice a day. I have been off Metformin for as much as a week, but this was with vigorous exercise. Many, what I call, non-hereditary type IIs (those that don't have a close relative who had it) have gotten off medication completely, just with diet, exercise, and supplements. So, in some instances, it most certainly can be 'effectively' cured. Read more about it here:
http://www.diabetesimprovement.com/

The book explains what's going on in our system and what to do about it. It's really easy and inexpensive. It's basically diet, supplements, and exercise. For example, did you know that cinnamon helps blood sugar absorption? It also controls cholesterol and triglycerides. This is according to the USDA:
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/fnrb/fnrb0104.htm#pinch

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Lots of information on diabetes:
http://www.endocrineweb.com/index.html

Type 1 diabetes info:
http://www.sciencenews.org/pages/sn_arc99/6_26_99/fob2.htm
http://articles.animalconcerns.org/ar-voices/archive/milk_problems.html
http://www.nealhendrickson.com/mcdougall/020700puthepancreas.htm

Recommended reading for anyone trying to control weight, especially diabetics:
http://rheumatic.org/insulin.htm

Some psychology behind overeating:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/weightloss.html

Some great health sites with all kinds of general health information:
http://www.chetday.com
http://www.drmcdougall.com

Answer 2

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Answer 4

Diabetes is not hereditary but does have a tendency to run in families. It is not a disease, it is a condition. A disease is something that can be transmitted from one person to another. While there are factors that can be controlled to help people avoid developing diabetes there are still people that develop it no matter what they do and remember that very small children can also develop diabetes.

Answer 5

Genes are genes, they are passed on.. but though diabetes sometimes runs in families, type 2 diabetes usually can be prevented/delayed for many years just by eating healthy and maintaining a healthy weight! at a healthy weight the muscles absorb insulin more readily and therefor take less insulin to break down sugars. another reason why it runs is families isn't hereditary, but learned!.. this goes back to weight.. children of obese parents are 60% more likely to be obese than those of thin parents. and obesity is one of the leading causes of diabetes.

Answer 6

It is partially hereditary but it can be avoided through good diet and exercise. If you have a family history of it and are overweight you should consult with a doctor.

Answer 7

its not that hereditary... only 10% of type 2 cases are hereditary, the rest are because people are overweight and dont excercise.

if it is hereditary, there isnt much you can do about it. if its not hereditary, basically all you have to do is not get fat and excercise occasionally and you will probably never get it

Answer 8

you can beat your genes with all natural mineral supplements, I am taking some through a great company that cured my hypoglycemia (also blood sugar related, often leads to diabetes). The supplements are inexpensive, easy to take and have no negative side effects.

email me for the website, Id love to help!

Answer 9

Lay off the sugar and eat a good diet loaded with veges. Watch how much fruit to eat also because they have lots of sugar.

Answer 10

there are special diets to foolow for that.
I'm doing this because my dad is diabethics