2006-11-04 04:40:59 · 23 answers · asked by Maylu T/_\T 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at least partly inherited. Type 1 diabetes appears to be triggered by some (mainly viral) infections, or in a less common group, by stress or environmental factors (such as exposure to certain chemicals or drugs). There is a genetic element in individual susceptibility to some of these triggers which has been traced to particular HLA genotypes (i.e. genetic "self" identifiers used by the immune system). However, even in those who have inherited the susceptibility, type 1 diabetes mellitus seems to require an environmental trigger. A small proportion of people with type 1 diabetes carry a mutated gene that causes maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY).
There is a rather stronger inheritance pattern for type 2 diabetes. Those with first-degree relatives with type 2 have a much higher risk of developing type 2. Concordance among monozygotic twins is close to 100%, and 25% of those with the disease have a family history of diabetes. It is also often connected to obesity, which is found in approximately 85% of (North American) patients diagnosed with this type, so some experts believe that inheriting a tendency toward obesity also contributes.
2006-11-04 04:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-09-18 12:51:11 · answer #3 · answered by Barry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A simple "Yes" is the wrong answer. People do have genetic predilections for diabetes. But diabetes can definitiely be developed. There are two types of diabetes (actually three now and maybe more). There are several causes- insulin resistance, poor insulin production,etc...
An interesting fact to note is that recent research suggests that amyloid plaques in the brain that cause Alzheimers may be an insulin (or diabetes) problem.
2006-11-04 04:47:23 · answer #4 · answered by midknightr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Type 1 diabetes also called juvenile diabetes because it is most often diagnosed in children and young adults.may have genetic predisposition. In Type 1 diabetes the pancreas does not make insulin. Type 2 or adult onset diabetes is often a factor of nutrition, weight, exercise and genetic predisposition. There is gestational diabetes that sometimes affects pregnant women and resolves after delivery. You can read more at the link below. There is also a self test for risk factors.
2006-11-04 04:47:04 · answer #5 · answered by Linda R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 11:42:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Type 1 diabetes is. Type 2 can be caused by a poor diet.
2006-11-04 04:44:25 · answer #7 · answered by Hamish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends - Type 1 diabetes is genertic (hereditary) and auto-immune. Type 2 diabetes is more related to lifestyle - obesity & diet
2006-11-04 04:43:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is definately a genetic component to diabetes. However - there is also a dietary component as well!
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2014-09-13 17:29:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋