Can diabetes be inherited?

Have you noticed that there are more and more diabetic patients around you?

According to the latest report, in 2019, about 463 million adults aged 20-79 were suffering from diabetes worldwide. It is estimated that by 2030, the number of diabetic patients will reach 578.4 million; it is estimated that by 2045, the number of diabetic patients will reach 700.2 million. In addition, the top three countries with diabetes are China, India, and the United States. The number of diabetic patients (20-79 years old) is 116.4 million, 77 million, and 31 million, respectively. It is expected that by 2030, the top three rankings will remain unchanged.

These data are shocking and indirectly prove that there are so many diabetic patients. Many parents have diabetes themselves and worry about whether their children will also develop diabetes. So, can diabetes be inherited? Next, let's talk together.

【Can diabetes be inherited? 】

As we all know, diabetes can be divided into different types, namely type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, special type diabetes and gestational diabetes.

【Type 1 diabetes】

It is rare, accounting for less than 1% of diabetic patients in my country. The pathogenesis is mainly due to the destruction of pancreatic islet β cells, resulting in absolute deficiency or significant reduction of insulin.

【Type 2 Diabetes】

Common, accounting for more than 95% of diabetic patients in my country, due to insulin resistance and insufficient insulin progressive secretion.

【Special Types of Diabetes】

Rare, the cause needs to be judged according to the specific subdivision type.

【Gestational Diabetes】

The cause is increased insulin resistance after pregnancy and relatively insufficient insulin secretion leading to hyperglycemia.