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Default (2007-08-27) New survey on the RFC site: Thoughtful Survey: Type 2 Diabetes

Terry said...

> On Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:50:01 +0200, ChattyCathy
> > wrote:
>
>>http://www.recfoodcooking.com/
>>
>>Thanks go to Terry (P'rfesser) for sending in this survey

>
> The idea for this survey came over the weekend. I was diagnosed with
> type 2 last week. Genetic factor appears to be involved. Apparently
> I've done a very poor job picking my relatives, as Mom and two of my
> brothers also have it.
>
> Statistically not quite as bad as it might sound, though. There are
> 11 other siblings who haven't yet been diagnosed with it....
>
> Best -- Terry



Terry,

My Pop-Pop (on Mom's side) had diabetes. I forget the type. So according to
studies of diabetes skipping a generation, me and mine *should* be in line
for it but so far we're all OK.

Andy