Both my parents are diabetics?

Question

both of my parents are diabetics are my chances of getting diabetes 100%?

Answer 1

The answer is no, your chances are not 100%.

If your parents are Type I then it is likely you will never develop diabetes because Type I has not been genetically tied. But of course if you are overweight and inactive then you do have a chance of developing Type II diabetes.

If your parents are Type II diabetics then you do have an increased risk of developing Type II diabetes is you are overweight and inactive. Also excessive alcohol consumption and smoking can increase your risk if you have a family history of Type II diabetes.

By no means does your parents’ having diabetes mean you are predestined to have diabetes yourself. If you manage your weight and keep active it is likely you will live a diabetes free life.


Just a personal side note ... my grandfather had Type II diabetes which he developed in his sixties. Two of my uncles are now diabetes which they developed in their late 40's - early 50's. Both were heavy drinkers and extremely overweight. Although both were active at their day to day jobs they had no other physical activity in their lives. They have 4 other siblings none of which have diabetes. So for my uncles they did have an increased risk but had my grandfather not had diabetes they may have still developed diabetes because of their lifestyles. My father who 60, exercises, eats well and is healthy as a horse is extremely unlikely to ever develop Type II diabetes because he takes care of himself. So I guess what I really want to say is take care of yourself as all of us should and you should live a long healthy disease free life.

Answer 2

Diabetes has been proven to be congenital to a certain extent. However, it has also been proven that control of your diet and exercise can prevent you from contracting diabetes. If you are not involved in an exercice program and you do not watch your diet, you will more than likely become diabetic in the future.

Answer 3

You don't have a 100% chance of getting diabetes. Even though diabetes is a hereditary disease, it is coded into your DNA. The code for diabetes is most likely in your DNA however you would need a trigger for the diabetes to actually affect you. Most people are diagnosed with diabetes after they are sick with something like the flu, where their immune system is weakened. In reality, you probably have a slim chance of getting diabetes at all.

Answer 4

Diet and exercise will not prevent Type I diabetes. It is in the genes. The chances of your developing diabetes is far better than others would lead you to believe, 50-75%.

Answer 5

Yes diabetics is a hereditary disease. But if you maintain good food habits, control your diet and exercise regularly then chances of getting diabetics are very low

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Well, most likely they are better than 50 %. My mother and grandfather were diabetics. Sometimes it will skip a generation; so you might not be, but one of your children might. The thing to do it take steps to avoid it: watch your weight, excercise and eat a healthy diet.

Answer 8

I don't think anything is 100%. Since you know you are at greater risk, you have the opportunity to take the dietary steps that will be most beneficial to you (and your children). You're in control of your life!

Answer 9

no probably a little less than that more than likely over 50% though

Answer 10

well you're SOL