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Genetic diabetes.
My dad has diabetes.. He does not have medicine.. But he keeps it control by having restricted diet for the last 10 years.. My dad's sisters and brothers some of them has also diabetes..
My question is will i have diabetes after i reach a certain age or is the diabetes hereditary?? How to avoid it?? Please help.
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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
Diabetologist
11 yrs exp
Solapur
U can't change genes.Healthy lifestyle helps to prolong the age of onset
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Dr. Shiva Madan
Diabetologist
9 yrs exp
Lucknow
Yes sir risk is there
Follow diet and exercise
Avoid fast food
Healthy weight
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