<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

Sue wrote: Interesting bunch of genes your kids will inherit -- just
like mine ... <snip>


I know the incidence of liklihood of diabetes inheritance....
but what about Celiac Sprue and/or the combo?


Lifescan Info:  Estimated Risk of Developing Diabetes:


Type 1

Relationship to person w/ diabetes         Approximate chance of
                                            developing diabetes

No Diabetes in family                                1%
Identical twin w/ type 1                           20-50%
One parent w/ type 1                                1-6%
Sibling w/ type 1                                    10%

Type 2

Relationship to person w/ diabetes         Approximate chance of
                                            developing diabetes

No Diabetes in family                                11%
Identical twin w/ type 2                            58-75%
One parent w/ type 2                                7-14%
Both parents w/ type 2                               45%


Risk factor is greater than normal if you....

are 40 years or older
have a family history of diabetes
had diabetes during pregnancy
had a baby weighing over 9 pounds
are of Hispanic, African or American Indian heritage

~fran