Is type 2 diabetes hereditary?
My dad was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and his doctor says that my brother and I should also get checked because it is usually hereditary. I’m really scared because I love to eat chocolates and cakes. I know diabetics need to have insulin injections, right?
answer:
For type 2 diabetics, insulin is not an absolute necessity unless all other modalities of treatment and management have failed. In most cases, type 2 diabetes occurs in older people because they tend to have a sedentary lifestyle and an increase in body weight. Regular exercise and controlled food intake is a must. If the management fails, then oral medication may be needed. Only if all these measures fail will insulin injections be required. That usually occurs when there is an infection or if surgery is necessary. All family members are at risk and should exercise regularly, maintain a good BMI, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Get yourself checked annually for diabetes.