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Behavior and biology: the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
The Journal of cardiovascular nursing - 1 Jan 2000
Quinn Laurie
Abstract excerpt
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), characterized by insulin resistance and a beta-cell secretory defect, appears to result from a number of gene and environmental interactions. There are marked differences in the phenotypic expression of type 2 DM with individuals exhibiting varying levels of insulin resistance and impairments in insulin secretion. Study results indicate that a number of healthy lifestyle behaviors,...
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