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I am 28 years old male with a family history of diabetes. My father was diabetic, mother was recently diagnosed and grandparents also were also diabetic. I smoke, don't workout but also avoid junk food. What are my chances of getting it too and what precautions can I take?
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Dr. Raja Selvarajan
Diabetologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
As you have listed most of risk factors , associated with developing diabetes , the chances are very high. Kindly adapt life style modifications and do get urself screened on periodic basis so as to identify and act accordingly.
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