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Hi, I'm 23 years old. I've been having my worries whether do I have a chance to get Diabetes when I'm nearing my 30s or beyond. My Dad and Mom are both Diabetic. Do I also have a high chance for being a victim of Diabetes?.
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Nowadays, the age at onset of type 2 diabetes is almost common in early 20 to 30 yrs of age. We Indians are genetically more prone for type 2 diabetes. The risk is always there if someone has family history. But if you manage your lifestyle in a healthy way, including your weight ; you can surely delay / prevent type 2 diabetes in future. Take care.
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Hello, you may carry a hereditary risk of diabetes, but not necessarily get it. By practicing a healthy lifestyle & regular physical activity/exercise, not trying to get overweight or obese, you could would avoid getting diabetes or other lifestyle diseases.
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