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Originally Posted by Parise  I think honestly that everyone should undergo tests for diabeties. Thats just how it should be. you don't have to be over weight or too skinny to get tested because it's more hereditary than anything else. |
Since I assume we are talking about Type 2 diabetes, I have to point out that yes, you must have the genes to develop Type 2, but these genes are found in most of the population, and are usually only expressed by LIFESTYLE CHOICES!
Meaning that Type 2 is PREVENATBLE and you DO NOT have to get it if you live right, at least in 80% of cases!!!!!
There are exceptions, but I am not referring to people with rare genetic forms of Type 2 and those who followed a healthy lifestyle and still got it.
That is why the world is seeing an explosion of Type 2. Genes pools have not become more common/changed (that would be impossible in 50 years), but "bad" lifestyles and weight HAVE increased.