Are you born with type 1 or 2 diabetes?
My parents both have diabetes, one with Type 1 and the other Type 2. I'm trying to understand my own risk, so I wanted to know if either of these conditions are something a person is born with.
6 answers
4 months ago
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No, you aren't born with either, but the genetic risk is there. For Type 2, which runs in my family, we use simple things like eating methi seeds and bitter gourd juice to help, but you cannot rely on home remedies alone. Proper medical care is always essential.
5 months ago
You are not born with the disease itself, only a body structure that might be sensitive. Do not worry, keep your mind peaceful and take care of your body temple. With positive thoughts and a balanced lifestyle, you can manage any health condition beautifully.
7 months ago
Neither is present at birth, though genetics play a big role. As someone dealing with high BP, I know how fast lifestyle issues catch up. Regular checkups, monitoring your sugar levels, and basic daily exercise are the only ways to stay ahead of these things.
7 months ago
Neither. Type 1 usually shows up in kids/teens, and Type 2 is later due to lifestyle and genes. If you have a busy desk job like me, don't wait for symptoms to show up. Get an annual HbA1c test done, it takes 5 minutes and saves a lot of stress.
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5 months ago
It was so hard for me to accept my diagnosis, I felt like my body had failed me. Just know that you aren't born with it; Type 1 is autoimmune and Type 2 is mostly lifestyle-linked. It is completely normal to feel overwhelmed, but it does get easier to manage.
7 months ago
Actually no, you don't get born with it directly. Type 1 starts when you are young cuz of immune stuff, and Type 2 is mostly later. My dad has Type 2 and he literally just manages it by walking after dinner and cutting down on sweets.