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

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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.

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I was diagnosed with a multinodular goiter three years ago and now it's gotten bigger I'm having trouble swallowing. Is there any way to treat this without surgery? I've also gained weight because of hypothyroidism and I'm worried about how this is affecting me. What are my options?

surgery opinion is advised to the patient.

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How can I quickly lower my blood sugar?

No method is miraculous and can lower blood sugar quickly. To keep blood sugar under control one need to have strict control on diet, do physical activity and take medicines as advised by a health-care provider. Some foods which help in controlling blood sugar are whole wheat bread,Fruits,Yams,Sweat potato, Oatmeal, Nuts, Legumes, Garlic, Cold water fish.

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Can you inherit type 2 diabetes from a type 1 parent?

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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