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[Type 2 diabetes--a heterogeneous disease with a foetal predisposition].
Ugeskrift for laeger - 10 Sept 2012
Vaag Allan
Abstract excerpt
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a heterogeneous disease with a multifactorial aetiology involving defects in the pancreatic beta cells, liver, muscles, adipose tissue, guts, brain, kidneys and heart. While genetics may only explain a minor proportion of T2D, the contribution of an adverse intrauterine environment may take centre stage in the global propagation of T2D. Impaired expandability of subcutaneous adipose...
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