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<blockquote data-quote="Brunneria" data-source="post: 1429130" data-attributes="member: 41816"><p>Hi [USER=392350]@Tiffanysballoons[/USER] and welcome!</p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>You asked if type 2 diabetes is genetic/hereditary.</p><p></p><p>And the answer is <strong><em>maybe</em></strong>. Which is probably not the answer you wanted. Sorry. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>The thing is, although people know a great deal about the physical processes involved in diabetes, no one has yet pinned down why you can have two people, living similar lives, eating the same food, and one gets type 2 and the other doesn't. Basically, we are all unique little snowflakes. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>There is a lot of evidence suggesting that genetics play a huge part. But so do environmental factors, from pollution to chemical exposure... Some medications cause it, or make it more likely. Same with other medical conditions. And then there are the biggies - diet and exercise. And age. Type 2 typically happens to us as we age, and our bodies become less resilient and less tolerant of 'indulgences'.</p><p></p><p>So just because there is T2 in your family doesn't mean you will definitely develop T2. But it probably makes it more likely. </p><p></p><p>You seem like someone who is interested in tackling this responsibly, and there is every likelihood that (whether you are destined to get T2 or not), you could help your future health. And because you are still prediabetic, you have a bit more time, and a bit more leeway. No need to go hardcore low carb, or go overboard with exercise. Just a few sensible, sustainable diet changes, and a bit more activity, and it could have significant impact later. Especially if they are permanent changes. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Hope that helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brunneria, post: 1429130, member: 41816"] Hi [USER=392350]@Tiffanysballoons[/USER] and welcome! :D You asked if type 2 diabetes is genetic/hereditary. And the answer is [B][I]maybe[/I][/B]. Which is probably not the answer you wanted. Sorry. :) The thing is, although people know a great deal about the physical processes involved in diabetes, no one has yet pinned down why you can have two people, living similar lives, eating the same food, and one gets type 2 and the other doesn't. Basically, we are all unique little snowflakes. ;) There is a lot of evidence suggesting that genetics play a huge part. But so do environmental factors, from pollution to chemical exposure... Some medications cause it, or make it more likely. Same with other medical conditions. And then there are the biggies - diet and exercise. And age. Type 2 typically happens to us as we age, and our bodies become less resilient and less tolerant of 'indulgences'. So just because there is T2 in your family doesn't mean you will definitely develop T2. But it probably makes it more likely. You seem like someone who is interested in tackling this responsibly, and there is every likelihood that (whether you are destined to get T2 or not), you could help your future health. And because you are still prediabetic, you have a bit more time, and a bit more leeway. No need to go hardcore low carb, or go overboard with exercise. Just a few sensible, sustainable diet changes, and a bit more activity, and it could have significant impact later. Especially if they are permanent changes. :) Hope that helps. [/QUOTE]
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