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Dispelling Misconceptions: Family History's Role in Diabetes Risk - Dr V. Priyadarshini - Video
Overview
Diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to either insufficient insulin production, inadequate insulin utilization, or both. There are several types of diabetes, with the main categories being Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Diabetes warrants concern due to its potential for severe complications affecting various organs and systems in the body. Prolonged elevated blood sugar levels can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, nerve damage, vision impairment, and circulation problems, among other health issues
Contrary to the myth that one would not develop diabetes if it isn’t present in the family, it's important to note that while genetics indeed play a significant role in diabetes susceptibility, it's not the sole determining factor. Although individuals with a family history of diabetes have an increased predisposition, lifestyle factors, such as a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy dietary habits, obesity, and environmental influences, significantly contribute to its onset.
In this video, Dr.V. Priyadarshini, a Diabetologist and Physician from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, discusses Diabetes and its risk factors while dispelling the myth that an absence of Diabetes in family history prevents one from acquiring the disease and highlighting the importance of a healthy lifestyle.