Diabetes prevention family history
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If you have a family history of diabetes then you have a greater risk of getting it then the person who has no such risk. But risk does not mean it's set in stone.
Try to maintain a good outlook. Be vigilant through regular testing -- right now would be an ideal time to get tested with a what's called a gluose tolerance test. An A1C is good for when you have problems, but a glucose tolerance test will tell you if there even an issue or possible issue many years ahead of time.
Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for abnormal blood glucose in adults aged 40 to 70 years who are overweight or obese, and repeating testing every 3 years if results are normal. Persons with family history of diabetes or other risk factors should be considered for earlier and more frequent screening.
A family history of diabetes can result with a diabetes gene being passed to the next generation by one or both parents, in rare cases from the grandparents skipping a generation. The problem area lays with the actual genetic testing as it's still not fully comprehended or in place.
In your case, Ruthie, if you wish further analysis I suggest you get your thyroid and pancreas checked. A malfunctioning thyroid will disrupt pancreas insulin production.
Your body needs carbs. They are an important part of how your body gets energy.
Since pasta is a big part of your diet, try balancing it with protein. Go for the whole grains.
It might be a good idea to meet with a nutritionist (make sure they are properly licensed for where you live) since you have the family history of diabetes, and you are vegan, to make sure you're getting everything you need.
Here's a decent article for you about carbs - https://www.health.harvard.
A lot of common chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer are known to 'run in the family'. You should include a family health history tracker. There is a new website called ItRunsInMyFamily.com that has a really good family health history tool [http://www.secure.itrunsinmyfamily.com]. This would be a great addition to your list of disease trackers.
Hello. I am a 26 year old male with a strong family history of type 2 diabetes(father, his mother) and heart disease (father, both grandfathers). Two years ago I got an A1C done and it was 5.7. Last month I got it tested again and it was 5.4. I've been on a very healthy diet with lower carbs, no sugar, more fiber, more unsaturated fats(especially Omega 3), limited saturated fat and completely cut out trans fats. About 85-90% of my diet is unprocessed whole foods that I cook myself.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, and is triggered by a combination of unchangeable factors, such as family history and race, and controllable factors, such as obesity and inactivity, according to the Mayo Clinic.
It's also the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, according to 2007 data, and is the leading cause of leg and foot amputations, kidney failure and new cases of blindness in adults under age 75, according to the CDC.
s some form of self medication or should be in the spectrum. This is important in my family history.
It starts with my great-grandmother (my mother's father's mom). She clearly had manic depressive illness as it was known back then. But these were the pre-lithium days, and here treatment as I know of thorazine, tranquilizers, and extended stays at the state hospital.
You are right to be concerned, family history is a very important risk factor in heart disease. The only way to know for sure is to have an cath done, but it is a very invasive procedure and carries a small risk of complications. Most cardiologists will not perform one without symptoms being present.
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It depends. If your parents had diabetes or you have a family history of diabetes you have a higher chance of getting diabetes than one who hasn't. One way is you can inherit their diabetes genes [testing can determine this], another way, as most children do, you picked up their bad lifestyle habits voluntarily or involuntarily.
That means children of parents with heart and blood vessel diseases may be more likely to develop them. Also, a family history of diabetes, gout, high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol also increases the risk of heart disease.
When there is a family history of heart disease one should absolutely reduce the risks of heart disease by controling weight withn proper diet and exercise, avoid smoking, excessive alcohol, etc.
My weight is good and I do exercise - walking is what I love. There is a history of Type 11 on both sides of my family and I did have gestational diabetes back 40 years ago. And no obesity in family either. About 30 years ago, my mother insisted I be checked for diabetes, given the history. Imagine our surprise when this doctor I had seen told me I couldn't possibly be diabetic as my babies weren't big enough! She would not even send me for any testing!
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