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October 27, 1999

Genetics and Heredity

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Question from Phoenix, Arizona, USA:

I’m pregnant, about two weeks along. The father of the baby was diagnosed at age 4 with diabetes. His pancreas completely stopped working. Will the baby end up being diabetic?

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

There is a very small risk — around about 6%.

KJR