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Is there an intergenerational transmission of diabetes? Does having a parent with diabetes increase the risk of the disease in their offspring? What can be done to reduce the incidence of inherited disease?
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Type 2 diabetes has a 40% intergenerational probability of being inherited, and having a parent with diabetes increases the risk of developing the disease in the offspring. However, lifestyle is a more important influence, and acquired eating and exercise habits can also affect genetic susceptibility. To reduce the risk of developing diabetes, it is recommended to maintain a diet low in sugar and fat, exercise moderately, and monitor blood glucose levels regularly.