Which type of diabetes is...?!
Question: Which type of diabetes is hereditary? Type 1 or Type 2? I know that only one of them are hereditary but i dont know what one. (((Only answer if you KNOW the answer.)))
Answers: Which type of diabetes is hereditary? Type 1 or Type 2? I know that only one of them are hereditary but i dont know what one. (((Only answer if you KNOW the answer.)))
Both. There are genetic markers that can be tested for that will show a person may be pre disposed to diabetes, but it is no where near a certain thing.
Below is a question aswered on the American Diabetes Association website...
Will my children inherit diabetes from me?
It all depends on risk factors that include: no diabetes in the family -- 11% chance of type 2 diabetes by age 70 and 1% chance of type 1 diabetes by age 50. One parent with type 1 diabetes -- 6% chance of type 1 diabetes (father with type 1 diabetes), 4% chance of type 1 diabetes (mother with diabetes who was younger that 25 when the child was born) and 1% chance of type 1 diabetes (mother with diabetes who was older than 25 when the child was born). *Risk doubles if the parent was diagnosed by age 11*
One parent with type 2 diabetes (diagnosed before the age of 50) -- 14% chance of type 2 diabetes. Both parents with type 2 diabetes (overall risk) -- 45% chance of type 2 diabetes.
Type 2
hi
it depends, on a number of factors. My first husband became diabetic, after I met him, and he was 28 at the time. he was probably pre diabetic for a while but he was diagnosed at 28. At that point they considered his diabetes juvinile, or type 1. His mother died of complications of diabetes, and I was told at that time to watch my childern as their chances of diabets was increased.
they have not yet become diabetic but are still under 30.
My second husband had not been diagnosed before I met him but he was diagnosed at 38, and he clearly had all the signs, frequent urination, dry mouth the whole bit. He also has diabetes in his family. because he was not insulin dependant at the time and he was still producing some insulin and because of his age, he is considered type 2
I beleive through my experience that both can be hereditary, but dont have to be. I think the debate is still going on, but the main point I would make is that if you take care of yourself you have a better chance of avoiding it than if you dont.
I have also encloed some info
The type two diabetes your parents have is the most common kind of diabetes. Type two diabetes (also called maturity onset or non-insulin dependent diabetes) may be triggered by lifestyle factors like a lack of exercise and an unhealthy diet, which lead to obesity. There is also evidence that it may run in families too. It usually develops later in life, but with current lifestyle changes, we are starting to see more of it in younger adults and children. Children and young adults who are overweight and inactive are particularly at risk. The good news it that there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing diabetes type two. The first thing is to make sure you are including as much activity in your day as possible. Simply walking for 30 minutes or more each day helps. Take the opportunity to move whenever possible. Walk up the stairs instead of taking the lift. Walk to the shops, get off the bus one stop away from your destination. It all adds up. Healthy eating is also important. Keeping your weight within a normal range lowers your risk of diabetes. Knowing your blood glucose level (BGL) is also valuable. Just as it's advisable to get regular cholesterol level checks, it's also wise to get your BGL done too. As you have a family history of diabetes, I think it's important to chat to your family doctor about your situation. She or he can advise you on the right steps you can take to stay healthy. Diabetes Australia can be contacted
No one knows for sure what causes type 1 diabetes, but scientists think it has something to do with genes. Genes are like instructions for how the body should look and work that are passed on by parents to their kids. But just getting the genes for diabetes isn't usually enough. Something else has to happen