Dr. Saima Naz Khan Senior Manager- Scientific Affairs Genes2Me
“Genetic Predisposition Testing: Unveiling Future Health Risks through Family History and Genetic Markers”
Currently, there are numerous companies which are providing Preventive Health Check-up packages. However, they can only give sign of health problem when it has already hit the individual and cannot tell for the risk of disease which is going to affect the individual in future. Testing for genetic predisposition exhibits the chances that you may develop a certain disease based on your genetic makeup. Your genetic susceptibilities can be identified via your family history and/or genetic alterations. A predisposition usually contributes to the development of the disease, but it isn’t the major source of it.
“Understanding Genetic Predisposition: The Interplay of Factors in Disease Susceptibility”
A genetic predisposition is a mere indicator that under certain conditions, you may be prone to some diseases. It generally takes one or more contributing factors beyond predisposition to incite a disease if you are susceptible to it.
Early screening of life-threatening diseases can enable people to take preventive measures to manage the triggering of the condition. The genomic testing reveals what you are predisposed to and what healthcare providers know about it, and how you can manage or prevent it.
“Genes2Me: Pioneering Genomic Testing for Predicting and Managing Common Health Conditions”
Genes2Me, one of India’s leading diagnostic companies, provides genomic testing for common health conditions and analyses genes and risk associated with them. It offers predictive testing for conditions like- diabetes, hypertension, cancer, neurological conditions and more.
Benefits of Genomic Testing
Genomic testing involves taking saliva or blood sample to analyse your DNA from your cells and studying it for specific genes, proteins, chromosomes, and mutations that are known to be causing particular condition.
For example, some individuals are predisposed to breast cancer. With the help of genomic testing, you can identify your risk of developing the disease.
“Empowering Health Decisions: How Genes2Me’s Genomic Testing Reduces Uncertainty and Guides Personal Health Choices”
It also helps in reducing or eliminating the elements of uncertainty. For example, if any member of your family has cancer, you can take genomic testing to know your chances of developing the same. Knowing that a particular mutation is absent can help ease anxiety about your health and your children. Understanding your risk can help you make important decisions that can keep your health status optimised.
“Empowering Health Decisions: How Genes2Me’s Genomic Testing Reduces Uncertainty and Guides Personal Health Choices”
Along with analysing your personal risk, genomic testing also helps the healthcare providers to make the right diagnosis and select the best treatment. In case of any life-threatening disease, your healthcare provider could assess the drug which may be most effective for you.
Genomic testing helps provide a clear portrait of your health, which can guide good medical care. Additional diagnostic testing, healthful lifestyle choices and early treatments can help mitigate the risk.
