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July 27, 2001

Genetics and Heredity

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Question from McCleary, Washington, USA:

After reading about using Ultralente in small doses to possibly delay or prevent diabetes, I put myself on a mix of Regular and Ultralente once every other day. I have two cousins on my dad’s side who have type 1 diabetes and a great-grandma on my mom’s side who had type 1 diabetes. Does this put me at high risk?

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

Your family history does not put you at high risk and certainly doesn’t warrant taking insulin.

DOB