Is it true that type 2 diabetes skips a generation?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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No,it is not always possible that the disease skips a generation.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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How should a diabetic patient regain their weight?

Regaining weight must be under dietician observation with balanced nutritious meals.

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I'm wondering when it's best to take Shelcal HD tabletsshould they be taken before or after meals? And if there's a specific time I should wait before or after eating, Id love to know.

ideally it should be taken after food

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I've been taking Thyronorm 125 for a while since my TSH was really high at 43. Lately, my TSH levels are back to normal, but now my T4 levels are higher than they should be. I'm just wondering what this might mean? Should I be worried about these changes?

-It seems like your thyroid medication, Thyronorm 125, might be slightly too high, causing an increase in T4 levels even though your TSH is normal. It could indicate that your thyroid dose needs a small adjustment. It's best to consult your doctor for pro

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