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Diabetes can be congenital. It results when the child inherits a faulty gene for insulin production.

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The type 1 diabetes may be considered a congenital disease but not really an abnormality since it does not cause physical symptoms.

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Is diabetes mellitus contagious?

No. Diabetes in not contagious. It is a chronic disease without a vector or transmission. Usually it is inherited or congenital.


How you can get a Diabetes mellitus?

Diabetes can be acquired, inherited or congenital. Acquired Diabetes is when the person has caught the disease usually because of another underlying disease or condition. This is common among elderly also because of old age. Inherited Diabetes is one that is carried in between family members or is passed form generation to generation. The congenital diabetes is one that is already present at birth.


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Yes, it is not contagious (can't be passed from one person to another).


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Congenital heart defects are present at birth. Congenital diseases are typically non-communicable. She was born with a congenital condition affecting her vision.


Why are tests during pregnancy important?

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What may occur if rubella is contracted in the latter stages of pregnancy?

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What does Congenital heart?

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