{"id":2893,"date":"2024-01-19T10:09:25","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T03:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pathlab.com.vn\/?p=2893"},"modified":"2025-12-13T08:07:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T01:07:15","slug":"diabetes-is-hereditary-but-it-is-not-the-only-factor-deciding-whether-a-person-will-have-the-disease-or-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pathlab.com.vn\/en\/diabetes-is-hereditary-but-it-is-not-the-only-factor-deciding-whether-a-person-will-have-the-disease-or-not\/","title":{"rendered":"DIABETES IS HEREDITARY BUT IT IS NOT THE ONLY FACTOR DECIDING WHETHER A PERSON WILL HAVE THE DISEASE OR NOT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Diabetes is a metabolic disorder of glucose metabolism caused by a deficiency of the hormone insulin or impaired insulin function (type 2 diabetes). Glucose is the main energy source for cells; therefore, in people with diabetes, blood sugar levels are elevated, leading to many serious complications.\n <\/div>\n
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\n \n \"?\"\n <\/span>\n Diabetes can be inherited; however, genetics is not the only determining factor. In addition to heredity, environmental factors such as diet, lifestyle, and physical activity also play an important role.\n <\/div>\n
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\n \n \"\u2753\"\n <\/span>\n So, if your family has a history of diabetes, what should you do?\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n \"?\"\n <\/span>\n Regular screening: Early diabetes screening helps detect the disease early, enabling timely and effective treatment while preventing serious complications.\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n \"?\"\n <\/span>\n Maintain a healthy diet: Limit foods high in sugar, refined carbohydrates, saturated fats, and cholesterol; increase intake of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n \"?\"\n <\/span>\n Exercise regularly: At least 30 minutes per day on most days of the week.\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n \"?\"\n <\/span>\n Maintain a healthy weight: Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for diabetes.\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n \"?\"\n <\/span>\n Avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption.\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \n \"\u2753\"\n <\/span>\n Routine tests that help ease concerns about diabetes:\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n \"?\"\n <\/span>\n Fasting glucose: Measures blood glucose levels at the time of sampling (after fasting for at least 8 hours).\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n \"?\"\n <\/span>\n HbA1C: Measures average blood glucose levels over the past 2\u20133 months.\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n \"?\"\n <\/span>\n Creatinine \u2013 eGFR: Evaluates kidney function and glomerular filtration rate, which is important for assessing the risk of kidney complications in diabetic patients.\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n \"?\"\n <\/span>\n Urinalysis & A\/C ratio: Helps detect albumin in urine, an early sign of diabetic kidney damage.\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \n \"?\"\n <\/span>\n By undergoing regular diabetes screening and adopting a healthy lifestyle, you can reduce your risk of developing the disease and protect your health.\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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