Investigating the potential effect of consanguinity on type 2 diabetes susceptibility in a Saudi population

Background: Several studies suggested association between consanguinity and risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Aim: To examine mechanisms by which consanguinity might increase the risk of T2D in a Saudi population. Methodology: 362 adult male participants were recruited, 179 were T2D patients...

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Main Author: Gosadi, I. M.
Other Authors: Teare, Dawn
Published: University of Sheffield 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.589273