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'm dealing with gynecomastia, and it's become a real struggle for me over the last six years. My chest fat feels huge and it's super uncomfortable. What can I do to reduce it?

Surgeon opinion is advised to the patient.

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excision is advised,surgery tt .

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Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy. It can can be managed with diet, life style modifications and medications to lower blood sugar level.

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