Does diabetes skip a generation?
My grandfather had diabetes, but my father didn't get it. Now I'm wondering if I'm still at risk because of my grandfather. Does diabetes skip a generation in families?
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7 months ago
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My grandfather had it, my father completely escaped it by eating whatever he wanted, and here I am looking at a sweet and getting high sugar. Genetics has a weird sense of humor, let me tell you!
7 months ago
Honestly yaaar, don't stress too much about genetics. Even if your grandparents had it, it doesn't mean you are definitely going to get it. Just live a healthy life and eat mindfully, you'll be absolutely fine!
7 months ago
Man, with my 4 hours of sleep and crazy work life, I am more worried about my daily lifestyle than what my ancestors passed down. But seriously, it can skip generations, science is unpredictable that way.
7 months ago
In my family, my dad doesn't have it but my dada ji had it, and now my doctor told me I am prediabetic. So yeah, it kind of skipped a generation in my house. But I'm hitting the gym now to control it early.
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6 months ago
Listen, genetics is only one part of the story. Even if it skipped your parents, you can easily protect yourself by keeping a tab on your weight and stress levels. Don't worry, just take care of your health today.
5 months ago
It can skip generations, but since I have PCOS, I am always extra careful because insulin resistance is so real. I'd say don't take risks based on family patterns, just get regular annual blood tests done to be safe.