How much is diabetes affected by genetics?
Gene Research
"Just a year ago, science understood little about the genetic origins of common conditions such as diabetes and cancers of the lung, breast and prostate. These were known to be affected by inheritance, but with the exception of rare mutations with catastrophic effects, the genetic mechanisms responsible remained elusive. The picture has changed decisively, as was highlighted this week by the discovery of six new genes that affect type 2 diabetes."
It's impossible at this point to know what this discovery will mean in terms of long term diabetes care, but the more we know, the better.
I will definitely be keeping an eye on this genetic research.
"Just a year ago, science understood little about the genetic origins of common conditions such as diabetes and cancers of the lung, breast and prostate. These were known to be affected by inheritance, but with the exception of rare mutations with catastrophic effects, the genetic mechanisms responsible remained elusive. The picture has changed decisively, as was highlighted this week by the discovery of six new genes that affect type 2 diabetes."
It's impossible at this point to know what this discovery will mean in terms of long term diabetes care, but the more we know, the better.
I will definitely be keeping an eye on this genetic research.
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