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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Answered 04/07/2025

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Can hypothyroidism go away?

No, it is a condition for lifetime but it can be easily managed with proper diet, regular medications and doctor's follow ups.

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Is type 2 diabetes serious?

Uncontrolled type 2 diabetes may lead to chronically high sugar levels which leads to other organ complications

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I'm experiencing some irritation in my throat, and I just got my thyroid levels checked. It turns out my TSH is really high, around 1016, but my T3 and T4 levels are normal. I'm not sure what this could mean. Can you tell me what this condition is and what kind of treatment I should consider?

it can be subclinical hypothyroidism

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