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Effect of genetic testing for risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus on health behaviors and outcomes: study rationale, development and design.
BMC health services research - 18 Jan 2012
Cho Alex H, Killeya-Jones Ley A, O'Daniel Julianne M, Kawamoto Kensaku, Gallagher Patrick, Haga Susanne, Lucas Joseph E, Trujillo Gloria M, Joy Scott V, Ginsburg Geoffrey S
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BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes is a prevalent chronic condition globally that results in extensive morbidity, decreased quality of life, and increased health services utilization. Lifestyle changes can prevent the development of diabetes, but require patient engagement. Genetic risk testing might represent a new tool to increase patients' motivation for lifestyle changes. Here we describe the rationale, development,...
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