Association of genetic and behavioral characteristics with the onset of diabetes
Updated: Oct 26, 2022
Examine the effects of genetic risk of diabetes and later-life behavioral and life- style characteristics associated with diabetes. Check it out.
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Association of genetic and behavioral characteristics with the onset of diabetes
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Findings:
Regardless of race, genetics were associated with diabetes onset. Behavioral or lifestyle characteristics still play a role as they might delay or prevent diabetes onset, and lifestyle interventions have indeed been useful in prevention of type II diabetes.
The effects of genetic and lifestyle characteristics should be taken into consideration for both future studies and diabetes management.
Supported by a grant from the National Institute of Health’s (NIH)‘s National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Authors:
Carmen D. Ng and Jordan Weiss