(I was told by my family that a doctor had checked for it when I was 3 or 4 and I didn't have it). Is there a chance I could get it when I grow older?? :0
2007-03-01
09:58:29
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There is a chance you could get it when you grow older, moreso than if yourmotheror father did not.
periodic blood test will tell whether you do or don't.
2007-03-01 10:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by TedEx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your mom has Type 1 diabetes (the severe non preventable kind that often appears in childhood and always needs insulin injections), then your risk is considered to be in the range of 2-4%. There is a large genetic component to Type 1 (It is not preventable), but the risk of passing it on is generally low. If you have a strong family history (say 5 people in your family have it), your risk may be at least 50%. All you can do in this case is to have regular screenings and learn the symptoms so you know what to watch for. Type 1 diabetes will make you very sick quite quickly, so you will almost know for certain if you get it.
If your mom has Type 2 diabetes (the common kind often related to lifestyle/obesity), then you have about a 50% chance. BUT in most cases, only if you: a) Are overweight/obese, b)Follow a poor diet, and c) Do not exercise.
Following a healthy lifestyle can prevent most (but not all) cases of Type 2 diabetes.
If your mom has a rare genetic kind of Type 2 diabetes called MODY, you can also have your genes tested to see if you are at risk.
You can also have genetic and antibody screening for Type 1 diabetes to see if you may develop it in the future.
Please ask your doctor if you are still concerned.
2007-03-02 02:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by reginachick22 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We would need to know if your mom had Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. If she was a Type1 one I'd say your chances were greater than 50%.
However if she was a Type 2 (adult onset) you could manage your weight and eat appropriately and likely have a less than 10% chance of acquiring that.
(All assuming this is not prevalent in your fathers bloodline.)
2007-03-01 18:08:08 · answer #3 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am a type 1 and have been told by many doctros that the % my kids get it are 3 - 5 %. If I were a type 2 the % would be 30+ %. That is just what I have been told over the years by many doctors.
2007-03-05 15:41:59 · answer #4 · answered by BAR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know an actual percentage number, but it is likely if you are not very careful, you will also develop diabetes. I am the 4th generation of women on my mother's side to develop Type 2 diabetes. I am the youngest to develop it and I became insulin dependent the quickest.
For those that say Type 2 is not genetic, you are wrong. I am the perfect example of that.
Please take care of yourself, eat right, stay active and visit your doctor regularly. Diabetes changes your life.
2007-03-01 18:24:38 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the chance is well over 50%. And if you carry extra weight all your life, the risk is even worse!
The best thing you can do is always watch your weight, exercise, and eat healthy foods.
2007-03-01 18:07:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, chances of you having it is 50%. but with a regular exercise and diet on sugar or any other carbohydrate it really can be help to prevent from having it.
2007-03-01 18:44:37 · answer #7 · answered by ironlady42 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
50%
2007-03-01 18:05:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
.... Type 1 or Type 2 ..... Type One is heridity factored and Type 2 is aged and weight related mostly....
2007-03-01 18:06:52 · answer #9 · answered by double_klicks 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe, but i don't think it possible, because it runs in my family too, but if you don't eat alot of junk food you won't get it
2007-03-01 20:10:42 · answer #10 · answered by Daniella D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋