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Ivan Suzman wrote> > Hi friends, > > Surveying my local support group very informally, I found that > In 17 of 21 Parkinsonians I've talked to, diabetes occurs in a sibling or > parent. That diabetes frequency is astounding.... > > Dopamine ultimately breaks down to adrenalin, which is insulin's inhibitor, I > think.... > > So, my support group (Greater Portland, Maine) wonders what the GENETIC > explanation could be. > We're all curious to hear from other Parkinsonians. > Do other Parkinsonians have diabetic siblings or parents? > > I think there is a GENE which can cause PD or diabetes, depending on what > other genetic factors are present. > > Anyone doing genetic studies may find this link worth pursuing. It could be > crucial to unlocking the still mysterious cause of Parkinson's! > > from Ivan Suzman, Portland, Maine ([log in to unmask]) I have PD and diabetes. My sister had diabetes. -- Milo V. Anderson, Ph.D. Box 417 Angwin, CA 94508 voice 707 965 2508 fax 707 965 3148 e-mail [log in to unmask]