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Genetics and Heredity

My mother-in-law has suggested some theories about the heredity of diabetes, but none of my research supports either of them. However, as my partner and I are planning to start a family, we want to ascertain the risks for both my partner developing diabetes, and — based on this theory — if we had a daughter the risks of her developing diabetes.

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If a parent has a thyroid problem, does it mean his/her children are at higher risk for developing diabetes?

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I have a child diagnosed at the age of nine months. How long would you recommend I breast feed a new baby? Is there anything else I can do, such as avoiding certain foods?

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Statistics say the odds of a sibling of a type 1 being diagnosed with type 1 are 3 to 5%, but I know of five other families with two children with type 1. Why is this happening? Why are the odds identified as greater than 3 to 5%?

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Is diabetes inherited? My uncle had type 1. Could my daughter have it since she is not gaining weight?

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My wife believes that type 1 “goes sideways” genetically, that because her siblings have it, she is a carrier of the disease. Is this correct?

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I am 16 years old and I want more information on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. I have Type 1 and my daddy has Type 2.

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A month ago, my 14 year old son, who has type 1 diabetes for four years, had a seizure which could not conclusively be attributed to hypoglycemia, and my 10 year old son (who does not have diabetes) also recently had an unexplained seizure. Could there be a link?

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My 11 year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 about a month and a half ago, her first cousin (my sister’s son) has cystic fibrosis, and the CF doctor suggested that I have my daughter tested for the CF gene. At diagnosis, she presented with all the typical signs (frequent urination, thirst, and weight loss). I have not been tested so I don’t know if I’m a carrier. The doctor said that there may be some link between a CF gene carrier and type 1 diabetes. Do you know of any information about this?

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I am 27, my husband is 37 and has type 2 diabetes, diagnosed when he was 30. We have not yet tried to conceive, but plan to try within the next year. What are odds of having children with diabetes? Does diabetes cause any problems with conceiving?

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