I'm scared i might get diabetes?!

I'm scared i might get diabetes?

My sister has diabetes. She took my blood sugar today and it was 111. The only thing i had eaten before was a muffin and that was an hour and a half ago. But i read somewhere that you are more likely to develop diabetes if you have a sibling who has it. My sister has type 1 diabetes.

1 week ago
Thanks for all the answers. I did a fasting check this morning and it was 97 so I don't have to be worried right now anyway.

Type 1 does not have a strong genetic connection. While diabetes does run in families, type 1 is autoimmune, which means the body basically attacks itself and destroys the cells that produce insulin. Type 2 is the kind that has a strong genetic correlation. This can be managed by watching your diet, getting plenty of exercise and watching your weight.

There MAY be a chance that you could get it. However, the chance is slim and there is no need for you to work yourself into a frenzy over something that MIGHT happen.

A blood sugar of 111 is perfectly normal. The normal range is between 70-120.

EMT