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. Their first-generation children are not 100% likely to develop diabetes; only 5% of them do. If only one parent 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. For female diabetic patients, they need to start using insulin three months before pregnancy and continue until breastfeeding ends to avoid causing stillbirths, miscarriages, or deformities in the fetus. The specific use of insulin should be guided by an experienced doctor. Wishing you good health!