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- 10/05/2022
Can you inherit type 2 diabetes from a type 1 parent?
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Irrespective of type 1 or 2, Diabetes can be inherited and is linked to your family history and genetics but environmental factors also play a role. Not everyone with a family history of diabetes will get it, but you're more likely to develop it if a parent or sibling has it.
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Answered 04/07/2025
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Inheritance of Diabetes Types
- Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition with some genetic predisposition.
- Type 2 diabetes is influenced by lifestyle and genetics.
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Risk Factors
- A parent with type 1 diabetes does not directly pass on type 2 diabetes.
- Family history can increase the general risk of diabetes.
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Prevention Tips
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Answered 20/08/2025
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