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Low birthweight is associated with a higher incidence of type 2 diabetes over two decades independent of adult BMI and genetic predisposition.
Diabetologia - 1 Sept 2023
Wibaek Rasmus, Andersen Gregers S, Linneberg Allan, Hansen Torben, Grarup Niels, Thuesen Anne Cathrine B, Jensen Rasmus T, Wells Jonathan C K, Pilgaard Kasper A, Brøns Charlotte, Vistisen Dorte, Vaag Allan A
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AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: Low birthweight is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Most previous studies are based on cross-sectional prevalence data, not designed to study the timing of onset of type 2 diabetes in relation to birthweight. We aimed to examine associations of birthweight with age-specific incidence rate of type 2 diabetes in middle-aged to older adults over two decades. METHODS: Adults aged 30-60 years...
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