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If It Is In My Family History Already, Can My Lifestyle Cause Me To Develop Diabetes ?

If it is in my family history already, can my lifestyle cause me to develop diabetes? my father had diabetes and my sister is hypoglycemic. I know I have a chance of developing either, but is there anything about a lifestyle that could increase those chances? My diet , drinking habits, sleeping habits and the amount of excerise I get?
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Hypoglycemia is a sign and is not a condition as such for diagnosis. The cause has to be evaluated. Yes, if it is already in your genes then following an unhealthy lifestyle will increase your chances of getting it.
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If It Is In My Family History Already, Can My Lifestyle Cause Me To Develop Diabetes ?

Hypoglycemia is a sign and is not a condition as such for diagnosis. The cause has to be evaluated. Yes, if it is already in your genes then following an unhealthy lifestyle will increase your chances of getting it.