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My dad has diabetes so does that mean i will have diabetes?
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No: Hi. Genetics play a very strong role in type 2 diabetes and generally much less of a role in type 1. We don't know what type your dad is. Having said that, type 2 has a HUGE lifestyle component...live healthily, eat healthily, exercise regularly, maintain ideal body weight, and your type 2 risk goes way down even with strong family history. If you suspect diabetes, get tested. Good luck!
Answered 10/4/2016
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