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What is the likelihood of our baby having diabetes?

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Rare: There are a few very rare causes of dm1 in infants(metabolic or infectious). Pregnancy induced diabetes is a metabolic thing in mom & not passed to baby(although baby will be watched for low bs) parents do not pass dm1 to their baby although they pass a higher lifetime risk.Dm2 is not an issue for babies.

Answered 11/24/2011

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Depends: Not easy to answer. Some have a genetic predisposition to get diabetes. Certain triggers can increase ones chances of getting diabetes. These triggers include smoking, obesity, low vitamin d, fatty diet even a history of physical abuse. Pick your parents well!

Answered 9/15/2013

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