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My father is Type 2, what are the chances of me becoming Type 2 in the future?
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My father is Type 2, what are the chances of me becoming Type 2 in the future?
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There is no saying for certain, you only get 1/2 of your gines from your father.
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My Father & Grandmother were Diabetic. I have it---so do 2 of my siblings --out of 11! I am certain that this crafty disease is hereditary!
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