Patient's question:
Got diabetes at the age of 9, it was caused by a viral cold leading to inflammation of the pancreas, which then resulted in diabetes. In 2009, something like cells were planted in my body. I use insulin three times a day. I want to know if there will be a genetic inheritance if I have children.Doctor's answer:
Hello, both parents are diabetic, and it is not 100% that their first-generation children will develop diabetes. Only 5% of their first-generation children will get diabetes. If only one of the parents has diabetes, the chance of their first-generation children developing diabetes is even lower, and it is often inherited over generations. So, don't worry too much about inheritance.For male diabetic patients, as long as their sperm quality is normal, they can have normal fertility. Female diabetic patients need to start using insulin three months before pregnancy and continue until breastfeeding ends to avoid causing fetal death, miscarriage, or malformations. Specific insulin use should be carried out under the guidance of an experienced doctor. Wishing you good health!