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The development of type 2 diabetes amongst sibling pairs in the South-South region of Nigeria: The effect of genetics, environment and lifestyle.
Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association - 1 Jun 2026
Chinenye Sunny, Erekosima Ibi, Heald Adrian H, Bozimo Gesiye, Anderson Simon G, Seidu Samuel, Akhidue Kariba, Ugwu Adaeze, Unachukwu Chioma, Korubo Ibitrokoemi, Patrick-Iwuanyanwu Kingsley Chukwuemeka, Gomba Victoria, Batubo Uwoma, Akanatei Victoria, Ken-Uba Victor, Siminialayi Iyeopu, Akoko Sokiprim, Ideozu Justin, Opurum Hamilton
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INTRODUCTION: Type 2 diabetes is a complex condition with a multifactorial pathogenesis. The pathogenesis is considered to be polygenic due to complex interactions between genetic/epigenetic and environmental factors. The aim of this study is to determine the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors associated with the development of type 2 diabetes amongst sibling pairs (sib-pairs) in the South-South region...
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