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Type 2 diabetes epidemic in First Nations people of Canada.
Ethnicity & disease - 1 Jan 2010
Ayach Bilal B, Korda Holly
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Diabetes is a chronic condition that results in the body's inability to either produce or respond to insulin. Abnormal insulin production and sensitivity lead to improper blood glucose levels and energy storage required for homeostatic organ maintenance. Over 151 million people worldwide, including 7% of the US and 5% of Canadian populations have been diagnosed with diabetes, and the prevalence varies greatly by...
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