Does type 2 diabetes run in your family?
Do you have other family members who also live with type 2 diabetes or are you the only one? If you do, do they have similar experiences with managing diabetes, or are their experiences much different from yours? Also, have you found this helpful or hurtful in your own diabetes management?
Please share your perspectives with us!
my birth father was diagnosed in this late 50's with Type 2. My cousin has it as well. It's been a concern but each of us are different and the way we manage our condition will determine how we experience diabetes. I do my best to maintain decent health but I am not perfect. My dad and cousin well they aren't as on top of things as they should be.
Thanks for commenting and sharing. It's true everyone is different and the way we take care of ourselves, or not, can also certainly play a role. Appreciate you being part of our community. Best, Kelly, Community Moderator
I had an Uncle with Type 2, on my dads side of the family, not sure if anyone else has it don’t see many extended family all live far away. , thanks for sharing! My paternal uncle also had type 2. I was too young though to really remember much of him managing it. Best, Minel (Team Member)
Yes, on both sides of my family, a total of 7 people.
Type 2 runs on my father’s side. My father died at age 60 due to complications from diabetes.
