- male
- 40 Years
- 10/05/2022
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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Consult a Endocrinologist
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