Genetic predeterminants for diabetes in African-Americans identified

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Genetic predeterminants for diabetes in African-Americans identified

Researchers say a recent discovery suggests that inherited genetic variations exist between whites and blacks living in the us, leading to less efficient metabolism of glucose and predisposition to diabetes in blacks.

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Study identifies genetic predeterminants for diabetes in African-Americans —

unchealthcare.org — “Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine say a recent discovery suggests that inherited genetic variations exist between whites and blacks living in the U.S., leading to less efficient metabolism of glucose and predisposition to diabetes in blacks.” View full resource at unchealthcare.org