Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Asked 10 months ago

Are you born with type 2 diabetes?

Both my parents had Type 2 diabetes, and my doctor says I'm at high risk. I'm trying to make lifestyle changes, but it makes me wonder if Type 2 diabetes is something you're born with genetically or if it only develops due to lifestyle and age.

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Shalini Iyer Shalini Iyer Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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I totally get it, it is so easy to feel like our genetics decided our fate from birth. But actually, you are not born with Type 2 diabetes. While family history makes you more likely to get it, it is lifestyle factors over time that actually trigger the condition.

Rahul Bose Rahul Bose Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

Hey, relax. You are definitely not born with Type 2 diabetes. Even if your family has a strong history of it, you can easily keep it at bay by eating smart and staying active. Don't stress yourself out thinking you are doomed to get it, just focus on healthy habits.

Harish Rawat Harish Rawat Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

You aren't born with it, but if your parents have it, you have to be extra careful. I got diagnosed at 40 and had to strictly cut out white rice, potatoes, and sweets. Managing what you eat is 80% of the battle, but always do it under a doctor's guidance.

Gopal Das Gopal Das Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

No, you are born pure and healthy. Type 2 diabetes is something that comes later when the body's natural balance is disturbed. Stay positive, keep your mind calm, and eat clean, simple food. Taking care of your health is a beautiful way of respecting life.

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Kriti Sanon Kriti Sanon Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

When I was diagnosed with Type 2, I spent weeks crying and blaming my parents' genetics, thinking I had no choice. But you aren't born with it. It is a mix of genetics and lifestyle, and it is totally valid to feel angry or sad about it, but you do have control over managing it.

Snehal Patil Snehal Patil Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

From what I have read, you are not born with it, it only develops as we grow up. My doctor said my sugar levels are a bit borderline, so I am trying to learn more. Does anyone know if simple daily walks can completely reverse prediabetes?

Siddharth Roy Siddharth Roy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

No, you are not born with Type 2. When I went to the endocrinologist at Apollo, he clearly explained that it's an acquired insulin resistance. Don't rely on random internet forums; ask your doctor to explain your HbA1c reports clearly so you know exactly what lifestyle changes to make.

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