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It is not predictable that you will get diabetes later in life, although the risk of developing the disease is higher than those who do not have either parent with diabetes. According to medical research if you father has developed Type 1 diabetes then the chances of you developing diabetes is 1 in 17. Genetic inclination is a risk element for both types of diabetes; however a lot depends upon your lifestyle and other factors that will finally determine whether you will develop diabetes or not. Important lifestyle factors such as the amount of weight you put on, and your fitness regime will influence the development of diabetes. At the age of 17 it is a good idea, to embark on a lifetime of healthy diet and maintain a healthy weight in addition to getting regular exercise. This will ensure that your risk of getting diabetes is at the minimum. Type two diabetes or non-insulin dependent diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. This occurs due to lifestyle factors such as unhealthy diet and lack of exercise which also lead to being overweight. Type 2 diabetes usually occurs late in life, however with unhealthy lifestyle patterns more and more young adults and children are becoming susceptible to the disorder. Keep a track of your weight and ensure that your food habits are not dependent upon junk foods and irregular meal timings.
The good news is that at your age you can easily influence your lifestyle patterns and eventually determine the fitness of your body. Take steps to reduce your chances of developing diabetes by ensuring that you get optimum exercise every day. Include as much activity as possible and take every opportunity to move and walk around whenever possible. Do not opt for sedentary activities as these will only make you feel lazier and make your body adapt to an easy lifestyle which can prove risky in the longer run. Maintaining knowledge of your blood glucose level is also important just as keeping a tab on your cholesterol levels. You will need to speak to your family doctor and seek advice on how to monitor the amount of glucose in your blood as well as maintain your cholesterol levels. It is highly possible that you will not develop diabetes if you adopt a healthy lifestyle and correct your current habits as soon as possible. More than genetic predisposition, environmental factors also need to be controlled in order to prevent diseases or disorders.
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