The genetic basis of diabetes mellitus.

doi:10.1097/00044067-199811000-00009

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The genetic basis of diabetes mellitus.

AACN clinical issues - 1 Nov 1998

Morwessel N J

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Familial risk, pathogenesis, clinical onset, and treatment of diabetes mellitus vary according to etiology. Although Type 2 diabetes has a higher familial risk, more is known about the genetics of Type 1 diabetes. Genes contributing 60% to 65% of susceptibility to Type 1 diabetes mellitus are kno...

Topics

Comorbidity
Diabetes Mellitus
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Insulin Resistance
Obesity
Risk Factors

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