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If the father is diabetic, then will the son also have diabetes?

If the father is diabetic, then will the son also have diabetes?

Research suggests that having a parent with type 2 diabetes increases your risk of developing the disease by as much as fourfold, and even more if both parents are affected.

Last updated on 10 May 2022

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