Article
[Genetics of type 2 diabetes].
Der Internist - 1 Jul 2005
Böttcher Y, Kovacs P, Tönjes A, Stumvoll M
Abstract excerpt
In the last years type 2 diabetes has reached almost epidemic proportions. More than 170 million individuals are affected worldwide, about 6 million in Germany. Manifestation of type 2 diabetes is determined by both environmental factors such as lack of physical exercise and overeating and a genetic predisposition. Despite enormous efforts in medical research to identify susceptibility loci and high risk alleles,...
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