Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have a risk of diabetes in my family and i am so scared of getting it. how do you know when you get it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See your doctor: Have your doctor do a blood workup on you for diabetes.
Answered 4/6/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I eat alot of sugar regularly im very skinny i drink sugary drinks and dont really exercise no one has diabetes in my family could i get it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Having family history of diabetes(grandparents) does it mean there is a high chance you are going to get it? Or can you avoid it with a healthy diet?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My 3 year old son has type 1 diabetes what's the chances my daughter will get it? Not in the family at all
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My 3 year old has type 1 diabetes what's the chances my 8 month old daughter will get it? It's not in the family at all
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can a person get diabetes in months or years? My blood glucose was 95mg/dl in April at physical. Gained 5lbs since. diabetes doesn't run in family.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Will I only get diabetes 1 if it runs in my family?
Why did a child with no family history of diabetes get it?
If a family member had type 2 diabetes are you more likely to get type 1 as well?
How could a healthy 20 year old female with no family history of diabetes get diabetes?
Can you get diabetes from following a low carb/ low diet? I'm currently on a vlcd and have a family history of diabetes.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
