Spouse Has Diabetes? You Too can Have It

The chances of developing type 2 diabetes in an individual increase if the spouse is diabetic, says a new study. The research conducted by McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) in Canada has revealed that for a spouse of a diabetic person, the risk of developing the same disorder is 26 per cent higher. "When we look at the health history of patients, we often ask about family history. Our results suggest spousal history may be another factor we should ...