Diabetic Checkup
Genetic testing can be used to determine your risk for many diseases, but experts say it may not help when it comes to determining your chance of developing Type 2 diabetes. A recent study found that the traditional risk factors from a standard checkup, such as body weight, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure are more affordable and are just as effective at determining your risk as the more expensive gene testing method.
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Diabetes
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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