http://talk.dnadirect.com/2007/06/15/nurse-kendra-james-interviewed-about-decode-diabetes-risk-dna-test/ Your Genes, Your Health, Your Choices Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:31:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 http://talk.dnadirect.com/2007/06/15/nurse-kendra-james-interviewed-about-decode-diabetes-risk-dna-test/#comment-43439 Hsien Lei Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:10:11 +0000 http://talk.dnadirect.com/2007/06/15/nurse-kendra-james-interviewed-about-decode-diabetes-risk-dna-test/#comment-43439 I think it depends on the type of genetic test and disease. I've read of some teenage girls who took the BRCA test and went on to have prophylactic mastectomies. It seems awful but given their family history, that was the best decision they could make at the time. But for chronic diseases that can be managed, I would probably spend the time educating my child on healthy living habits rather than stressing over genetic testing. As an adult who full (partial?! :P ) reasoning capabilities, I would prefer to know all if I've promised myself to use the info to live a better, healthier life. If I can't be bothered, however, then I'd just leave it! I think it depends on the type of genetic test and disease. I’ve read of some teenage girls who took the BRCA test and went on to have prophylactic mastectomies. It seems awful but given their family history, that was the best decision they could make at the time. But for chronic diseases that can be managed, I would probably spend the time educating my child on healthy living habits rather than stressing over genetic testing. As an adult who full (partial?! ) reasoning capabilities, I would prefer to know all if I’ve promised myself to use the info to live a better, healthier life. If I can’t be bothered, however, then I’d just leave it!

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