diabetes mellitus type 2 is hereditary because it tends to run in families. However, unless one can point to a

diabetes mellitus type 2 is hereditary because it tends to run in families. However, unless one can point to a

"diabetes gene" that can be inherited, the question remains an open one. What are the risk factors for DMII? Can you see any reason why members of the same family might be more prone to developing this disease, even if it is not hereditary?