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My dad s diabetic. .. evn i ll b diabetic? ?
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High Chance: Diabetes has a strong genetic component and tends to run in families. If your father has type i diabetes, your risk is 1 in 17 if he has type ii your risk is 1 in 7-13. Development of diabetes type ii can be delayed with lifestyle modifications, so don't loose heart.
Answered 10/19/2013
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