Gene polymorphisms, size at birth, and the development of hypertension and type 2 diabetes.

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Nonoptimal fetal growth, leading to a small-for-gestational-age body size at birth, is commonly followed by compensatory growth after birth. This pattern of growth is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, especially when the compensatory phase begins around 3 to 4 years of age. Genetic factors are of major importance for the development of type 2 diabetes, but despite extensive research, the...

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