The relative risks of hyperglycaemia, obesity and dyslipidaemia in the relatives of patients with Type II diabetes mellitus.
Type II (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus has a substantial genetic component; however, its molecular basis remains largely unknown. The mode of inheritance is likely to be polygenic, with penetrance influenced by environmental factors. Although the familial aggregation of Type II diabetes i...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1999
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