Question

Mike was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He is feeling good and has not noticed any changes in his health. Sam, his twin, has not been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. They both like the same activities and foods. Mike does not understand why he has diabetes, but his brother does not and why he has not had any noticeable symptoms. How would you explain this to him?Your initial forum must be at least 250 words and contain at least one outside, reputable reference.

Answer 1

Diabetes is a disease which is found to be common everywhere due to life style.

This can be explained tohim in the following way

• It may be genetic if any one parwnt is diabetic the chance og getting Diabetes is high .If mother or father is diabetic the chances are 15% and if both are diabetic the chance is 75%
• In non identical twin the chance is 10%
• Where as of the twins are identical The chance of getting type 2 diabetes is 90% high.
• The environment plays a key role in determining the risk of getting diabetic though when the other twin is healthy and is without any symptoms. If one gets diabetes the risk for the other twin is also possible and can be noticed in 3 years.
• The other reason could be MODY (Maturity Onset Diabetes in Young adults).This is mainly because of genetic inheritance from parents where one gene is affected and passed to the offspring causing diabetes which is type 2.
• This type of diabetes doesn't need insulin treatment and occurs before 25 years of age.
• The other factor being the mitochondrial DNA mutation during pregnancy or at conception causing the diabetes type 2
• Ensure Mike that this can be controlled effectively with the help of treatment and mild lifestyle changes to lead a healthy life.