Did you know over 84 million adults in the U.S. have prediabetes? That’s roughly *one out of every three* adults. This shocking number highlights a growing concern with insulin resistance. It’s when body cells don’t react well to insulin. This hormone is key to keeping blood sugar levels healthy. If insulin resistance lasts, it can […]
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More than 30 million people in the US live with diabetes. Studies have found at least 40 genetic markers that increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes (T2D). With these insights, Genetic Testing for Diabetes Risk could play a key role in early detection and prevention. Thanks to the Human Genome Project, we now understand
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Genetic studies have found many single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) linked with type 2 diabetes. This fact shows the complexity of diabetes. It also points out how important genetic changes are in understanding this disease. Hereditary factors are major in determining diabetes risk, with heritability estimates ranging from 25% to 69% across different groups. Scientists are
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More than 34 million Americans live with diabetes today. Of these, 90–95% have type 2 diabetes. This shows how important family history is in understanding diabetes risk. People with family members who have type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk than others. Although type 1 diabetes involves immune system issues, it also has a
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