A person is at risk of getting diabetes if s/he has family history of it. But the chances of getting diabetes depend on the person's lifestyle and several other risk factors. Read here to know.
Diabetes risks depends on factos like diet, lifestyle and level of physical activity
Diabetes is largely considered to be inherited, if our parents or anyone in our direct family has diabetes, there is a great possibility that you may inherit it.If you keep eating what your parents and grandparents ate, there is a good chance you will inherit their diabetes. The lifestyle you have so unknowingly inherited from your parents is making you ask this question! Let us get a few facts clear first. Research says that genetics account for 20% of lifestyle disorders, the rest is down to your lifestyle and the environment, of which lifestyle dominates at around 70%.
Having said that when we speak of type 2 diabetes, it is a lifestyle disorder (Type 1 diabetes is the result of a genetic defect and really has no natural cure for it). We call it a lifestyle disorder because it occurs as a result of what you eat, what you think, how you sleep, if you are active, what you do, basically a culmination of your day to day activities. This means, if you alter your lifestyle, there is a 70% chance that you will not inherit diabetes. Seems like a fair deal doesn't it? But you should know where you go wrong, and before diving deeper, be rest assured that your diet alone can have an alarming effect on type 2 diabetes.
Also read:Five Effective Ways To Manage Diabetes When Suffering From Kidney Disease
We fall prey to the whole genetics and mass psychology trap. We have been made to believe that we will inherit diabetes and other related disorders like cardiovascular disease and cancer just because our elders had them. Well, you do have a similar genetic structure, but you can definitely improve your knowledge on the subject of nutrition and how food forms the very essence of longevity. To take an example here, the whole claim of consuming more animal-based proteins to reduce weight and manage diabetes better is false. The science and research do not back this up 1. While it may give you short terms results, in the long term it proves to be highly detrimental.
We would often see that parents who do not exercise much have the same effect on their kids (ofcourse there will be exceptions from one generation to the other), and similarly if they enjoy junk food, so does the offspring. It is these habits that are being referred to. Also, it is important to note that there is a group of parents who are very health conscious, but is their knowledge on the subject sufficient to ensure that they kids do not inherit diabetes? Sadly, that is not the case. Today, what the food industry deems as healthy, actually isn't. How are we able to consume more and more packaged foods today? Why is the size of the fruit and vegetable corner at the supermarket reducing in size? Well, they don't want us to stay healthy 2. They have been fooling us for decades and we have ended up implementing it all without verifying the facts. This is called mass psychology and modern-day marketing folks. We humans tend to get swayed easily. An advertisement with an elite athlete showcasing a new protein rich snack is released and it has us all running to buy it.
Also read:Can Weight Loss Help You Control Blood Sugar Levels? Here's The Link Between Weight Loss And Diabetes
Open your minds and think for yourself for once. Do your research and listen to your body. Our bodies are designed to heal and repair themselves. Diabetes is just an abnormality that can be a thing of the past. There is enough evidence published that people who consume a predominantly vegetarian diet 3 and very little to none of animal-based produce, have shown greater improvement and resilience to health issues like diabetes, hypertension, obesity and heart disorders 4. A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, grains, cereals, nuts & seeds has been proven to promote healthier body weight and BMI, greater insulin sensitivity and hormonal balance.
Before concluding, there has to be a mention that the right kind of natural, plant-based vitamins and supplements should be consumed for preventing/reversing diabetes, and on the whole to maintain longevity and stay clear of any other lifestyle disorders 5. We often fail to realize the power our food possesses. When consumed in the concentrated form, it can have miraculous results in the body 6.
And the answer is NO, you will not inherit diabetes provided you do not blindly follow a lifestyle that has been inherited or falsely created by the food industry. Eat scientifically correct food, get enough sleep, keep moving and stay happy!
Following a healthy lifestyle can help in reducing the risk of diabetesPhoto Credit: iStock
Also read:Diabetes Risk Factors: These 5 Factors Can Increase Your Risk Of Diabetes
Sources:
1. C Xiao, A Giacca, A Carpentier, G F Lewis. Differential effects of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and saturated fat ingestion on glucose-stimulated insulin secretion, sensitivity and clearance in overweight and obese, non-diabetic humans. Diabetologia. 2006 Jun;49(6):1371-9.
2. Zimmerman FJ. Using marketing muscle to sell fat: the rise of obesity in the modern economy. Annu Rev Public Health. 2011; 32:285-306.
3. R. Vegetarian Diets in the Prevention and Management of Diabetes and Its Complications. Diabetes Spectr. 2017;30(2):82-88.
4. Wright N, Wilson L, Smith M, Duncan B, Mchugh P. The BROAD study: A randomised controlled trial using a whole food plant-based diet in the community for obesity, ischaemic heart disease or diabetes. Nutr Diabetes. 2017;7(3):e256.
5. Beaudart C, Buckinx F, Rabenda V, Gillain S, Cavalier E, Slomian J, Petermans J, Reginster JY, Bruyere O. The effects of vitamin D on skeletal muscle strength, muscle mass, and muscle power: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J ClinEndocrinolMetab. 2014 Nov;99(11):4336-45.
6. W Stonehouse, C A Conlon, J Podd, S R Hill, A M Minihane, C Haskell, D Kennedy. DHA supplementation improved both memory and reaction time in healthy young adults: a randomized controlled trial. Am J ClinNutr. 2013 May;97(5):1134-43.
Promoted
(Vaibhav Garg, Clinical & Sports Nutritionist and Founder, Purecise)
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within this article are the personal opinions of the author. NDTV is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information on this article. All information is provided on an as-is basis. The information, facts or opinions appearing in the article do not reflect the views of NDTV and NDTV does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.
Follow this link:
Does Family History Of Diabetes Mean That I Will Inherit It Too? - NDTV Doctor
- 001 Salk News Clip - Long Lived Fruit Flies (KPBS) - Video [Last Updated On: February 7th, 2012] [Originally Added On: February 7th, 2012]
- 002 Seen At 11: Could The Next Generation Live To Be 150? [Last Updated On: February 17th, 2012] [Originally Added On: February 17th, 2012]
- 003 Combating Aging's Ravages - Advances in Minnesota and France - Video [Last Updated On: February 21st, 2012] [Originally Added On: February 21st, 2012]
- 004 Immortal worms defy aging [Last Updated On: February 28th, 2012] [Originally Added On: February 28th, 2012]
- 005 Immortal worms defy ageing [Last Updated On: February 28th, 2012] [Originally Added On: February 28th, 2012]
- 006 The 27th Colloque Médecine et Recherche of the Fondation Ipsen in the Alzheimer Disease series: “Proteopathic Seeds ... [Last Updated On: February 29th, 2012] [Originally Added On: February 29th, 2012]
- 007 Biostem U.S., Corporation Continues Building Its Scientific and Medical Board of Advisors With Appointment of Leading ... [Last Updated On: March 19th, 2012] [Originally Added On: March 19th, 2012]
- 008 Biostem U.S., Corporation Adds Jeanne Ann Lumadue, MD, PhD, MBA to Its Scientific and Medical Board of Advisors [Last Updated On: May 23rd, 2012] [Originally Added On: May 23rd, 2012]
- 009 Longevity Science: Unraveling the Secrets of Human ... [Last Updated On: May 19th, 2015] [Originally Added On: May 19th, 2015]
- 010 LongevityMap: Genetic association studies of longevity [Last Updated On: May 19th, 2015] [Originally Added On: May 19th, 2015]
- 011 Genetics and Aging - The Genetic Theory of Aging [Last Updated On: May 21st, 2015] [Originally Added On: May 21st, 2015]
- 012 To Measure Longevity, Common Sense Trumps Genetic Test [Last Updated On: May 22nd, 2015] [Originally Added On: May 22nd, 2015]
- 013 Scientists seek genetic clues to longevity from 115-year ... [Last Updated On: May 22nd, 2015] [Originally Added On: May 22nd, 2015]
- 014 Telomeres and Aging - Understanding Cellular Aging [Last Updated On: May 29th, 2015] [Originally Added On: May 29th, 2015]
- 015 Longevity genetics study retracted from Science | WIRED [Last Updated On: June 1st, 2015] [Originally Added On: June 1st, 2015]
- 016 Genetics of Human Longevity - Longevity Science [Last Updated On: June 1st, 2015] [Originally Added On: June 1st, 2015]
- 017 Longevity genes - Supercentenarian [Last Updated On: June 8th, 2015] [Originally Added On: June 8th, 2015]
- 018 Overview | Institute for Aging Research | Albert Einstein ... [Last Updated On: July 6th, 2015] [Originally Added On: July 6th, 2015]
- 019 Genetic Improvement of Dairy Cow Longevity - eXtension [Last Updated On: July 6th, 2015] [Originally Added On: July 6th, 2015]
- 020 Genetic determinants of exceptional human longevity ... [Last Updated On: July 6th, 2015] [Originally Added On: July 6th, 2015]
- 021 Secrets of Aging, Long Life, longevity Genes [Last Updated On: July 11th, 2015] [Originally Added On: July 11th, 2015]
- 022 Fine-Tuning Your Longevity Genes | Life Code [Last Updated On: July 20th, 2015] [Originally Added On: July 20th, 2015]
- 023 LonGenity and Longevity Genes Project [Last Updated On: July 31st, 2015] [Originally Added On: July 31st, 2015]
- 024 Biology of Aging | National Institute on Aging [Last Updated On: August 2nd, 2015] [Originally Added On: August 2nd, 2015]
- 025 Genetics, lifestyle and longevity: Lessons from centenarians [Last Updated On: September 25th, 2015] [Originally Added On: September 25th, 2015]
- 026 Resveratrol By RevGenetics Resveratrol Benefits, Anti ... [Last Updated On: September 28th, 2015] [Originally Added On: September 28th, 2015]
- 027 Genetics Articles - Bodybuilding.com [Last Updated On: October 20th, 2015] [Originally Added On: October 20th, 2015]
- 028 Genetic Anti-Aging and Health: Creating REAL Results by ... [Last Updated On: October 24th, 2015] [Originally Added On: October 24th, 2015]
- 029 5 Ways to Prevent a First Heart Attack - Verywell [Last Updated On: August 4th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 4th, 2016]
- 030 Genes Linked to the Effect of Stress and Mood on Longevity ... [Last Updated On: August 4th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 4th, 2016]
- 031 SPH - Boston University School of Public Health [Last Updated On: August 4th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 4th, 2016]
- 032 Power 9 - Blue Zones [Last Updated On: August 4th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 4th, 2016]
- 033 Human longevity: Genetics or Lifestyle? It takes two to ... [Last Updated On: August 4th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 4th, 2016]
- 034 Is Longevity Entirely Hereditary? - BEN BEST [Last Updated On: August 4th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 4th, 2016]
- 035 Veritas Genetics - Committed to disease prevention, early ... [Last Updated On: August 4th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 4th, 2016]
- 036 GENETICS: Is aging in our genes? - nia.nih.gov [Last Updated On: August 4th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 4th, 2016]
- 037 Aging, genetics and longevity drugs - biopsychiatry.com [Last Updated On: August 4th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 4th, 2016]
- 038 Longevity, how to live longer with diet, food, and dietary ... [Last Updated On: August 4th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 4th, 2016]
- 039 Genetics of Longevity in Model Organisms: Debates and ... [Last Updated On: August 4th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 4th, 2016]
- 040 The Okinawa Centenarian Study : Evidence based gerontology [Last Updated On: August 4th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 4th, 2016]
- 041 Can Humans Live Forever? Longevity Research Suggests ... [Last Updated On: August 4th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 4th, 2016]
- 042 Genetics of longevity and aging. [Last Updated On: August 13th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 13th, 2016]
- 043 Genetic Secrets Of Longevity Discovered | IFLScience [Last Updated On: August 13th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 13th, 2016]
- 044 Longevity Genes Project | Institute for Aging Research ... [Last Updated On: August 15th, 2016] [Originally Added On: August 15th, 2016]
- 045 Ageing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia [Last Updated On: September 6th, 2016] [Originally Added On: September 6th, 2016]
- 046 Supercourse: Epidemiology, the Internet, and Global Health [Last Updated On: September 8th, 2016] [Originally Added On: September 8th, 2016]
- 047 Population Reference Bureau (PRB) [Last Updated On: November 17th, 2016] [Originally Added On: November 17th, 2016]
- 048 normande genetics: sustainable genetics that breed quality [Last Updated On: November 23rd, 2016] [Originally Added On: November 23rd, 2016]
- 049 Medical genetics of Jews - Wikipedia [Last Updated On: December 1st, 2016] [Originally Added On: December 1st, 2016]
- 050 Ashkenazi Jews - Wikipedia [Last Updated On: December 7th, 2016] [Originally Added On: December 7th, 2016]
- 051 Ageing - Wikipedia [Last Updated On: December 7th, 2016] [Originally Added On: December 7th, 2016]
- 052 Drosophila melanogaster - Wikipedia [Last Updated On: December 25th, 2016] [Originally Added On: December 25th, 2016]
- 053 Lamarckism - Wikipedia [Last Updated On: January 5th, 2017] [Originally Added On: January 5th, 2017]
- 054 68-Year Study: Childhood Intelligence and Longevity Related - Newsmax [Last Updated On: July 2nd, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 2nd, 2017]
- 055 There's No Known Limit To How Long Humans Can Live | Time.com - TIME [Last Updated On: July 2nd, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 2nd, 2017]
- 056 Could a High IQ Mean a Longer Life? - Sioux City Journal [Last Updated On: July 2nd, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 2nd, 2017]
- 057 Researchers Find Genetic Mutation That Encourages Longevity In Men - Yeshiva World News [Last Updated On: July 2nd, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 2nd, 2017]
- 058 Haifa U Researchers Find Genetic Mutation that Encourages Longevity in Men - The Jewish Press - JewishPress.com [Last Updated On: July 2nd, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 2nd, 2017]
- 059 11 Basic Guidelines for General Health and Longevity ... [Last Updated On: July 2nd, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 2nd, 2017]
- 060 This Study Could Help Extend the Human Lifespan - Futurism [Last Updated On: July 8th, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 8th, 2017]
- 061 Sharks could hold genetic secret to long life: Study - The Hindu [Last Updated On: July 8th, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 8th, 2017]
- 062 Longevity Genes Predict Whether You'll Live Past 100 [Last Updated On: July 8th, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 8th, 2017]
- 063 Study probes Greenland sharks' secret to long life - NATIONAL - The ... - The Hindu [Last Updated On: July 9th, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 9th, 2017]
- 064 Swiss-led research team identifies new life-expectancy markers - The Hans India [Last Updated On: July 30th, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 30th, 2017]
- 065 16 Genetic Markers Linked to Lifespan | Worldhealth.net Anti-Aging ... - Anti Aging News [Last Updated On: July 30th, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 30th, 2017]
- 066 Mutation explains why some men live to 100 - ISRAEL21c [Last Updated On: July 30th, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 30th, 2017]
- 067 How to live old - The Sherbrooke Times [Last Updated On: July 30th, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 30th, 2017]
- 068 The 16 genetic markers that can cut a life story short - Medical Xpress - Medical Xpress [Last Updated On: July 30th, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 30th, 2017]
- 069 Health Shorts: Stem cell 'cures,' Sugar spike, Longevity - Sarasota Herald-Tribune [Last Updated On: July 30th, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 30th, 2017]
- 070 23 People That Lived to 100 Spill Their Secrets of Longevity [Last Updated On: July 30th, 2017] [Originally Added On: July 30th, 2017]
- 071 An extra dose of this longevity hormone helped make mice smarter - Popular Science [Last Updated On: August 8th, 2017] [Originally Added On: August 8th, 2017]
- 072 EDITORIAL: 99%, My Life Sucks, Dogfighting, and Brady's Brain - GoLocalProv [Last Updated On: August 8th, 2017] [Originally Added On: August 8th, 2017]
- 073 Genetic strategies to reduce gilt feed and development costs - National Hog Farmer [Last Updated On: August 14th, 2017] [Originally Added On: August 14th, 2017]
- 074 Kahn Longevity Center [Last Updated On: August 19th, 2017] [Originally Added On: August 19th, 2017]
- 075 Media's Anti-Aging Agenda without the Benefit of Scientific Evidence, Fact or Common Sense - Anti Aging News [Last Updated On: August 19th, 2017] [Originally Added On: August 19th, 2017]
- 076 Genetic mutation explains why some men live to 100 - Jewish Journal [Last Updated On: August 25th, 2017] [Originally Added On: August 25th, 2017]
- 077 This 23-year-old just closed her second fund which is focused on ... - TechCrunch [Last Updated On: August 25th, 2017] [Originally Added On: August 25th, 2017]
- 078 Do Low Calorie Diets Help You Live Longer? - Healthline [Last Updated On: August 30th, 2017] [Originally Added On: August 30th, 2017]
- 079 The 5 Aging Startups Backed by Longevity Fund - Nanalyze [Last Updated On: August 30th, 2017] [Originally Added On: August 30th, 2017]
- 080 The Genetic Theory of Aging - Concepts and Evidence [Last Updated On: August 30th, 2017] [Originally Added On: August 30th, 2017]