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05/13/09 05:33 PM

"My girlfriend asked me about having children. She is not diabetic,I am type 2 adult on-set. Should I be worried about my future children inheriting?"
Asked By: stephenbasso  
Category: Men's Issues

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06/09/09 06:44 PM

Dear stephenbasso,

Type 2 diabetes has a genetic component but engaging in a healthy lifestyle greatly reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. As a parent it is important to be the role model for children. Therefore it is necessary to be sure your children are raised eating a healthy diet – plenty of fruits and vegetables, limiting sweets and sweetened drinks. It is also important that you are a role model for engaging in physical activity. There is a direct connection between being overweight and physically inactive and the development of type 2 diabetes. In a large Diabetes Prevention Trial it was found that individuals who lost weight and walked daily decreased their risk of developing diabetes by almost 60%. So diabetes does not have to be inherited. Teaching your children to eat healthy and engage in physical activity from an early age is the best gift you can give them.

Answered By: Kathleen Gold
Accreditations: RN, MSN, CDE
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