My mom and my dad have diabetes, am i pretty much gonna have it? what about my future kids?

Question

Im 18 so im pretty young

Answer 1

ya same here. im 15, and both of my parents have diabetes. im not sure if ur kids would get it, but eat a very healthy 8-9 months

Answer 2

According to research posted late last year, the medicos say that children of diabetics are now seven times more likely to contract diabetes than others. Back when I was a kid the medical opinion was that is was only genetic and tended to skip generations. That's one reason why I don't have kids myself.

However, If you eat a healthy balanced diet, (and not one recommended by the AMA), get enough exercise, rest and keep your stress low, you should live to a ripe old age. Major risk factors are bad diet, lack of exercise and bodily excesses such as smoking or drugging and drinking. Alchohol is almost all sugar. I would say, approach your diet from a Macrobiotic standpoint. Discover for yourself, exactly how much meat (if any) your body requires, as well as other animal products. Keep these to a minimum. Only what you need. Wanting is different. It will take real discipline and consistency. Increase the vegetables and whole grains. Try and cook your own food as much as possible. McDonalds is not known for it's healthy food, after all. Neither is that rich man's diner down the road. Remember that fruits all contain mostly sugar and water, though many have healthy trace elements and medicinals.

Diabetes is a situation where your pancreas basically malfunctions and does not produce insulin like it should. Unless it is a congential defect, the majority of instances of this is simply because that organ is completely overworked and overwhelmed. Sugar, and salt are two big contributors in this. Each has a balance within the body. When that balance has been out of whack for long enough, the system starts to break down and disease will be the result.

It is also a symptom that other major systems in the body are breaking down as well. People don't die from the Diabetes. They die from complications of it. My own mother had virtually every thing that could break down finally break down before she let go. I won't horrify you with the details.

Also, don't just blindly trust the doctors. Get out there and research it for yourself. There are alternatives to the medical establishment that really work. But it requires you to do your part and be disciplined about it. Good luck.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

which type do they have? type 1 or type 2?

type 1 is usually genetic and theres really nothing you can do to prevent it. its usually diagnosed when your young (younger than 18) BUT that doesnt mean it wont show up when your in your 20's or even 30's. I was diagnosed with type 1 at 15. The only other type 1 diabetic in my family was my grandpa (my dads dad) and my parents dont have either type.


you can reduce the chances of getting type 2 by eating healthy and exercising. one of the main factors in developing type 2 is being overweight. im not saying obesity= type 2 diabetes... its just increases the chance of getting it. you can still get type 2 when you're at a healthy weight but thats not as common. type 2 is more common in overweight people. type 2 is usually diagnosed when you're older.

Answer 5

Not if you take this as a warning and take proper action now. Same with your kids. Type 2 diabetes is practically unheard of in certain populations where they eat mostly vegetables, are quite physically active, and keep their weight down. It is caused, primarly, by 1. Having a genetic predisposition, 2. Eating a poor diet, and, 3. Having a sedate lifestyle. Avoid those last two, and you're pretty safe.

Answer 6

If you are of an ethnic group prone to getting diabetes, your chances are quite high. You need to drastically change your diet as this group tends to develop type 2 in their 20s.

If you are caucasian, your chances of developing it is significantly less likely if you maintain a normal weight and exercise daily. Exercise is really the key here. I have a weight problem myself and I can see the change in blood sugar when I get daily exercise vs. when I don't. Most of my older relatives have developed diabetes on my Dad's side, but not my Moms (German vs. Finn?)

I don't really know how diabetes works in other ethnic groups. My Aunt is black/Mayan and none of her extended family has diabetes, yet many of them are overweight for many years. Some live in Panama with a very different diet, some in the US (eating US diet) so who knows.

Answer 7

your chances of getting it are higher but with a proper diet and exercise you can prevent it or reduce the severity of it. If you are over weight start trying to lose the extra weight and talk to you doctor about whether you need to start a semidiabetic diet now
I was diagnosed with diabetes in Jan of 04. I lost 35 pounds in 6 months by cutting my carbohydrate consumtion in half and replacing it with leafy green vegetables and walking 20 minutes a day. In July of 06 my doctor told me that my diabetes was gone. I still follow my lower carb high veggie diet and walk I still eat sweets and stuff but if I drink a soda I know that cant have a slice of bread with dinner or if I want a slice of cake then I need to avoid the soda and bread,I have lost in total almost 60 pounds

Answer 8

Chances are you will eventually develop diabetes. But more likely, your children. Diabetes is known to skip a generation. Its actually passed on from the male to the female daughters, or female grand children. That being said, my mother has diabetes, and I did develop it when I turned 42. (type 2) She is a type 1.

Answer 9

Diabetes definitely runs in families, so your chances of having it, and your children's chance of having it, are definitely higher. But a number of other things influence whether you will actually develop diabetes especially your weight and diet. Eat well and keep fit to lower your risk.

Answer 10

Diabetes can be genetic, but a lot of it is just plain lifestyle and diet. If you maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly and stay away from processed foods and sugar (except for rare occasions), you should be fine.