DNA test for health

[Fandango]

Does it make sense to get a DNA test (23andme.com, etc) to determine the probabilities of potential diseases, etc?

Just like to know what you think

Thanks

[sholomar]

It can tell you some interesting things such as whether you have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. There's definitely a genetic component to some diseases and the more time goes on the more we'll be able to narrow down just about everything that's programmed into our species by analyzing the computer code known as DNA.  It doesn't do any harm to get it done. It's all about whether you want to spend the money.

[OmniNaut]

Be careful with this

 

https://cglife.com/blog/23andme-sold-your-genetic-data-to-gsk-personalized-medicine-ethics/

23andme is already actively selling your DNA data to other companies. And they claim it's legal because it's in their disclaimer.

Also be aware that is not only your data, but also data from your family. If at some point insurance companies start to deny people for certain treatment because of DNA profiling and they use your data to not treat your mom or dad, with all the shit we see companies do it's not out of the realm of possibilities.
This is just one potential example. 

Edited November 15, 2023 by OmniNaut

[flowboy]

Does not make sense in my opinion.

What would you do if your genetic profile shows an increased risk for diabetes?

You would try to eat healthy, minimize sugar intake and minimize blood sugar spikes.

Perhaps take metformin if you're a biohacker type.

But: you should do that anyway if you're into health. Don't need the test for that.