Type 2 diabetes is inherited, but the exact heritability values are not known with certainty.
Familial aggregation of type 2 diabetes is now evident using population genetic epidemiology and genealogical studies. However, because of the genetic heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes, the complex etiology and the confounding of multiple clinical traits increase the difficulty of understanding the localization of susceptibility genes and the mode of inheritance, the process of reaching definitive conclusions is slightly slow, so how much inheritance is not completely clear, but it is certainly heritable.
If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it’s time to eat a controlled diet and increase exercise, and stay in a good mood. The diet should be a total calorie count and a sensible diet, such as increased intake of vegetables, coarse grains, and root vegetables. It is also important to limit salt, tobacco and alcohol; to increase exercise and control weight; to establish a healthy lifestyle with a balanced psychological profile and to raise awareness of diabetes. If needed, medication can be actively administered.
Through self-management education and active collaboration with the health care team, the ultimate goal is to improve clinical outcomes, health status, quality of life, and reduce the risk for future generations.