Is Type 1 Diabetes Hereditary
Sienna's Medical History
For the past fifteen years, my diabetes has been an anomaly in our family medical history. No one else in my family has Type 1. As far as we know, there's no hereditary component to my diabetes. I'm unsure if my siblings, parents, or extended family members mention my disease when asked about their medical history. But, even if they do, it's probably viewed as insignificant, since they're all adults and past the prime age for a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
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