for testing for diabetes? At age 40, i suffered from blurred vision and since this condition is very dangerous (i commute to and from work every day). I went to a doctor and was made to undergo test. It's at this point when i was told that i am a diabetic. It has been 3 years and taking medications has been a part of my daily routine since then. I have been very good in following my doctor but i wish to gain more updates on my ailment. I also hope there is someone who can advise on the chance of my kids inheriting diabetes (i have two kids - boys 12 and 7 y/o)

Type two occurs late in life; so don't worry about them now. I would not worry too much about their inheriting this form of diabetes.

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there's really no need to "subject" yours kids to testing for diabetes. especially if they are 12 and 7, although T2DM is being diagnosed at much earlier ages than ever before. Keep the kids active with sports and/or bike riding, etc; provide healthy snacks for them instead of sugared high-carb stuff; limit TV and computer time. You might check a fasting blood sugar for them once or twice a year; just use your glucometer and make note of that testing to report to your healthcare provider when you next visit (if you have a downloadable meter). If fasting BG is > 105 or so, let their doctor know pretty quickly for follow-up. FBG of 110-125 is now considered "pre-diabetes" Hope this helps.