Diabetes
Diabetes & Genetic Connection
Did You Know?
You inherit genetic traits from 128 ancestors across 7 generations, and these genes influence your body functions & management. Blood sugar is one of the vital areas of concern and its management. Family hereditary history is one of the strong reasons and risk factors for diabetes.
Diabetes is not only a lifestyle condition; it also has strong genetic roots.
Scientific research shows that a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes is influenced by genes inherited across multiple generations.
Every individual carries genetic information passed down from their 128 ancestors spanning 7 generations, including parents, grandparents, and beyond. These inherited genetic traits can affect insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism, fat storage, and pancreatic function, increasing susceptibility to diabetes.
These genes influence:
- Insulin efficiency & its efficacy
- How the pancreas releases insulin
- How the body manages blood sugar under stress
- How fat and muscle cells respond to glucose
GENES LOAD THE GUN – LIFESTYLE PULLS THE TRIGGER.
In today’s environment, due to sedentary lifestyles & habits, junk foods, high-sugar & carb diets, stressful conditions, poor sleep, and obesity, genetically predisposed individuals develop diabetes earlier than their previous generations.
This explains why:
- Diabetes often runs in the families
- Even lean individuals develop diabetes
- Many young adults in their 30s & 40s are reported to be diabetic.
Understanding genetic risk early allows timely action & management. It can help delay or even prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.