Question 1

how can i avoid getting diabetes of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Good diet: Eat a diet of unprocessed foods, rich in vegetables. Eat fish. You can do weight-watchers while pregnant. Exercise everyday.

Question 2

how do people get diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Genetics, mainly.: The vast majority of people who get diabetes are genetically predisposed to such.  Poor eating habits, lack of exercise and generally sedentary lifestyle can make this predisposition appear sooner in life, as would being overweight or obese.

Question 3

how do children get diabetes.?

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DM1 is autoimmune: Type 1 diabetes mellitus is an equal opportunity offender & the majority of cases are caused by an autoimmune phenomenon. The body attacks itself after being triggered by an unknown mechanism (usually viral infections) and the pancreas shuts down resulting in a lack of Insulin production and high blood sugars (diabetes). Type 2 diabetes can happen in overweight kids due to Insulin resistance.

Question 4

who is more likely to get diabetes?

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Family history: Risk factors include: family history, overweight, metabolic syndrome, age over 60, exposure to some chemicals, lack of exercise.  Try to modify the risk factors you can control.

Question 5

what are chances my children will get diabetes?

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Fairly low!: If you are a male with type 1 diabetes, your chances of having a child who will get type 1 diabetes is about 7%.  If you are a female with type 1 diabetes, chances of having a child who will get diabetes is about 2% (a bit higher if you deliver before age 25).  If both parents have type 1 diabetes, the risk is about 30%.  About 50% of type 2 diabetic patients can name a family member with diabetes.

Question 6

can my children get diabetes if my husband has diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's not 100% but their lifetime risk is higher than the average population. They should be instilled with healthy habits which can redue their risk. Regular exercise and a healthy diet!

Question 7

by touching a friend's cut, is it possible to get diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Not contagious : Diabetes is not contagious in any way.

Question 8

i eat crazy amounts of sweets. so is it possible to get diabetes from this?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes Risk: It certainly doesn't help your odds.  There are many factors involved, though.  It is best to maintain a normal weight, exercise, avoid high-glycemic loads, and have a physical with labs with your doctor.

Question 9

are native americans more likely than the average american to get diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But is due to the environment more than genetics.
Pima indians in the se us have a close to 50% incidence. Their blood relatives living in mexico about 3%.

Question 10

at what age can you first get diabetes hes 2 and has like 3 of the symtoms  of diabetes

Accepted Answer

Children : Children who are born with diabetes can begin showing signs and symptoms of the condition early on and yes, even at the age of 2. It is great that you are keeping an eye on your child's health because early management of childhood diabetes (or diabetes type 1) can save him/her of long term damage caused by untreated diabetes. If your child is displaying signs of diabetes such as extreme thirst/hunger when awake and slow healing of rashes, have your child assessed for diabetes.

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