Is there a way TO PREVENT DIABETES?

Question

My mom has diabetes, and her side of the family has a history of having diabetes. While my dad dosn't.
Is it a 50% chance that i can have diabetes later on?
I'm 15 years old, Asian. I'm in good shape. Have no health problems that im aware of.
Is there anything possible that i can do at all to prevent developing diabetes? Or is it just chance, and i cant do anything about it.
I DONT WANT DIABETES.
Btw im becoming sorta lactose intolerant while the rest of my family isn't, does this link anything to diabetes? Just wondering.

Answer 1

With a parent having diabetes, you are at increased risk of developing it, as genetics plays a role, as well as environmental factors (i.e. diet and lifestyle). You really can't prevent diabetes (if you're going to get it, you'll get it), but you can minimize the risks associated with it, and the complicaitons associated with it, by making helathy food choices, exercising regularly, and making it a priority to keeping your body healthy. You can find alot of useful information at the ADA website, to help you with healthy lifestyle choices and minimize risks and complications from diabetes. But, most of all, stay positive. It's not the end of the world. As far as lactose intolerance goes, there is no connection between lactose intolerance and diabetes, nor is there any scientific data even suggesting that milkfat or lactose cause diabetes. After all, if milkfat caused diabetes, the US at least would be a nation of type 1 diabetics, as most all of us have been brought up on milk as infants and toddlers. Doesn't anyone remember Mom telling us to "drink your milk?" (Personally, I hated the stuff, and I'm a type 1 anyway, so there goes that theory). Hope this helps!

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Answer 4

Lactose intolerance is not related to diabetes.
Diabetes is a partly genetic condition; but only partly in most cases.
Some people will have diabetes no matter what they do. Of course they can still manage it to remain healthy.
But if you have a genetic predisposition to diabetes, you will definitely lessen your chances of getting it.
The main factors to keep in mind are healthy diet and exercise. Learn as much as you can about what constitutes a healthy diet. Do not eat a lot of sugar or other refined carbohydrates. The main point is, a healthy balanced diet.
A good habit of exercise will also help prevent diabetes. Exercise lowers the blood sugar immediately (though temporarily). And it helps you metabolize your nutrients better.
Maintain a healthy weight.
If you get in the habit of living like this, you will lessen your chances of getting diabetes, and if you do get it, it will be later and milder than if you do not.
Diabetes is on the rise in the US, with more children getting type 2 (formerly called "adult onset") diabetes, due largely to an increase in obesity.
Good luck and good self-discipline!

Answer 5

Does your mother have type 1 or 2 diabetes?? It is more likely to inherit type 2. The best way to prevent diabetes is to maintain a normal weight and to exercise, if you are over weight your chances increase a lot, the same if you don't exercise. There are some drugs that have prove to prevent the development of diabetes, such as metphormin and roziglitazone (avandia). You should consult with your doctor. But I tell you..if you are thin is difficult to get diabetes.

Answer 6

Of course nobody wants diabetes and yes there is ways to lessen the risks of developing diabetes. You should eat healthy, and be sure not to over eat and watch out for sugary foods. Exercise daily and avoid obesity. Eat slowly and when you feel full don't continue to eat. I don't know for sure if you have a 50% chance of getting diabetes but you do have a increased chance of developing it when you have a family history of diabetes.

I was born lactose Intolerant, it's no fun. I have grown out of it now but just so you know 90 to 100 percent of Asian Americans are lactose intolerant. If you want you can always use lactase liquid or tablets to help digest the lactose. I don't think there is much connection between lactose Intolerance and Diabetes. I hope all goes well.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Is there a way TO PREVENT DIABETES?
My mom has diabetes, and her side of the family has a history of having diabetes. While my dad dosn't.
Is it a 50% chance that i can have diabetes later on?
I'm 15 years old, Asian. I'm in good shape. Have no health problems that im aware of.
Is there anything possible that i can do...

Answer 9

well my father comes from a large history of diabetes and I think you can't really prevent it from happening, but you can lower the chances of getting it. Try to eat healthy not too much sugar, control your blood pressure and work out daily, keep the blood flowing and the heart pumping. That's basically all I can recommend, take care of your diet, and visit your doctor regularly for a checkup. If you have any problems with your health like: asthma, high blood pressure then you should try to take care of that too because if you do get diabetes, your condition might get worse. Well good luck and just try to stay healthy!

Answer 10

As a healthcare provider I am assuming we are talking about type 2 diabetes. Being overweight contributes greatly to this condition coming. If you stay in good weight and physical condition in your life I believe that it is entirely possible for type 2 to never develop. Avoid the 'white stuff' anything made with white flour and white sugar, including potatoes, rice, cracker, cookies, and of course sweets. These have to be eaten in moderation. Processed and pre-made and fast foods are not good. But these rules apply to everyone not just you.Type 2 diabetes is not necessarily inevitable. And I've seen it develop in obese people regardless of whether thier parents had it. People with Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance tend to develop Type 2 diabetes. And they tend to be obese people.