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[Gene-environment interactions in the pathogenesis and prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus].
Der Internist - 1 Jul 2007
Fritsche A, Thamer C, Stefan N, Häring H U
Abstract excerpt
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic progressive disease characterized by impaired insulin secretion of the beta cell and impaired insulin sensitivity of different tissues. The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide, and the disease has reached epidemic proportions. Lifestyle intervention programs are able to delay or possibly prevent the manifestation of type 2 diabetes mellitus. This...
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