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Is it true that second child born to diabetic parents become diabetic when compared to first child?
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Not really: Children of diabetic parents, specifically type 2 diabetes, are at an increased risk to develop diabetes, but i'm not aware of any evidence that says the birth order influences that risk.
Answered 7/14/2014
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