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Genetic studies of type 2 diabetes in South Asians: a systematic overview.
Current diabetes reviews - 1 Jan 2014
Chowdhury Ritam, Narayan Kabayam M Venkat, Zabetian Azadeh, Raj Suraja, Tabassum Rubina
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Diabetes Mellitus, which affects 366 million people worldwide, is a leading cause of mortality, morbidity, and loss of quality of life. South Asians, comprising 24% of the world's population, suffer a large burden of type 2 diabetes. With intriguing risk phenotypes, unique environmental triggers, and potential genetic predisposition, South Asians offer a valuable resource for investigating the pathophysiology of...
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