How to tell my dad that I inherited diabetes from my mum?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Diabetes is multifactorial having both genetic and environmental factors. One can get it from either of the parents.

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Consult a Endocrinologist

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I'm on day 6 after my embryo transfer, and I've started feeling really itchy, but there aren't any rashes. Could this be a side effect of the progesterone?

yes it may be

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Random blood sugar of 11 is too low, hypoglycemia. If HBA1C is 11% then it is Diabetes and needs treatment.

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What are the side effects of insulin injection for diabetics?

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