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<blockquote data-quote="learningAboutDiabetes" data-source="post: 2694024" data-attributes="member: 587556"><p>Hello everyone, </p><p></p><p>I'm new to this forum, and I'm reaching out for advice and guidance regarding a situation in my life that's causing me a great deal of concern. </p><p></p><p>I've recently started a relationship with a wonderful woman who means the world to me. We're both in our thirties—she's 30, and I'm 36—and we've been together for about two months. We both are from India and living in India. Our relationship is going really well, and we're deeply in love with each other. </p><p></p><p>However, there's a significant aspect of her medical history that's weighing heavily on both of us. My girlfriend has a family history of diabetes, which has understandably made her worried about her own health. Her father passed away from diabetes when she was only four years old, and her elder sister has been dealing with high blood sugar levels since she turned 30. Recently, her sister's sugar levels spiked to 350, and she was also diagnosed with aggressive cancer. </p><p></p><p>Given this family history, my girlfriend is understandably concerned about the possibility of inheriting diabetes. She's worried about her future health and the potential complications that come with living with diabetes. This has been a source of stress for both of us, especially as we discuss our future together. I'm here seeking advice on a few fronts. Firstly, I'm worried about her chances of developing diabetes given her family history. Is there a way to assess her risk more accurately? Does genetic testing play a role in determining her likelihood of developing the condition? </p><p></p><p>Additionally, I'm concerned about how to support her in making healthy lifestyle choices. She's resistant to exercise, despite its importance in managing diabetes and overall health. How can I encourage her to prioritize her health without causing tension in our relationship? </p><p></p><p>Lastly, her worries about passing on diabetes to our future children and experiencing complications during pregnancy have led to doubts about our future together. I still want to have children, but I also want to support her in navigating these concerns. I would greatly appreciate any insights, advice, or personal experiences that you could share. </p><p></p><p>What is her risk of developing diabetes given her family history?</p><p>- Is genetic testing an option to determine her likelihood of developing diabetes?</p><p>- How can you support and encourage her to make healthy lifestyle choices, including exercise, without causing tension in your relationship?</p><p>- How can you address her concerns about passing on diabetes to future children and experiencing complications during pregnancy, while still wanting to have children?</p><p></p><p>Thank you all in advance for your help and support.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="learningAboutDiabetes, post: 2694024, member: 587556"] Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum, and I'm reaching out for advice and guidance regarding a situation in my life that's causing me a great deal of concern. I've recently started a relationship with a wonderful woman who means the world to me. We're both in our thirties—she's 30, and I'm 36—and we've been together for about two months. We both are from India and living in India. Our relationship is going really well, and we're deeply in love with each other. However, there's a significant aspect of her medical history that's weighing heavily on both of us. My girlfriend has a family history of diabetes, which has understandably made her worried about her own health. Her father passed away from diabetes when she was only four years old, and her elder sister has been dealing with high blood sugar levels since she turned 30. Recently, her sister's sugar levels spiked to 350, and she was also diagnosed with aggressive cancer. Given this family history, my girlfriend is understandably concerned about the possibility of inheriting diabetes. She's worried about her future health and the potential complications that come with living with diabetes. This has been a source of stress for both of us, especially as we discuss our future together. I'm here seeking advice on a few fronts. Firstly, I'm worried about her chances of developing diabetes given her family history. Is there a way to assess her risk more accurately? Does genetic testing play a role in determining her likelihood of developing the condition? Additionally, I'm concerned about how to support her in making healthy lifestyle choices. She's resistant to exercise, despite its importance in managing diabetes and overall health. How can I encourage her to prioritize her health without causing tension in our relationship? Lastly, her worries about passing on diabetes to our future children and experiencing complications during pregnancy have led to doubts about our future together. I still want to have children, but I also want to support her in navigating these concerns. I would greatly appreciate any insights, advice, or personal experiences that you could share. What is her risk of developing diabetes given her family history? - Is genetic testing an option to determine her likelihood of developing diabetes? - How can you support and encourage her to make healthy lifestyle choices, including exercise, without causing tension in your relationship? - How can you address her concerns about passing on diabetes to future children and experiencing complications during pregnancy, while still wanting to have children? Thank you all in advance for your help and support. [/QUOTE]
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