Discuss Health History at Upcoming Holiday Get-Togethers
Dec 02, 2010
Family health history is an important risk factor for developing a number of serious diseases, including type 2 diabetes. In fact, most people with type 2 diabetes have a family member – such as a mother, father, brother, or sister – with the disease.
Knowing your family health history is important because it gives you and your health care team information about your risk for type 2 diabetes and other health problems.
The NDEP encourages all families to discuss family health history at upcoming holiday get-togethers.
