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Diabetes type 2, which accounts for the vast majority of new diabetes cases, is the subject of much recent genetics research. The genetic factors of type 1 diabetes are reasonably well understood.

Fast Facts:

• -- Genes alone are not enough to trigger diabetes. An environmental factor is required.
• -- Whites are more prone to Type 1 diabetes than members of other races.
• -- People living a Western lifestyle are more prone to Type 2 diabetes.

5 Great Resources on Diabetes Genetics

• American Diabetes Association: The Genetics of Diabetes
• Genetic Health: Diabetes
• iVillage: Genetics and Diabetes
• National Institutes of Health: Major Collaboration Uncovers Surprising New Genetic Clues to Diabetes
• National Center for Biotechnology Initiatives: The Genetic Landscape of Diabetes

5 Latest Headlines on Diabetes Genetics

• More Diabetes Genetics News from Google

Genes and Mutations Associated With Diabetes

• SNPedia: Diabetes | Type-1 Diabetes | Type-2 Diabetes
• Genetic Health: Genes Can Cause Type 1 Diabetes | Genes Can Cause Type 2 Diabetes
• New Mexico State University, The Human Genome Project and Diabetes: Genetics of Type II Diabetes
• Medical News Today: More Type 2 Diabetes Genes Discovered (April 27, 2007)
• EurekAlert: Diabetes gene carries similar risk to obesity (Oct. 23, 2006)

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Diabetes Genetics

• Diabetes Mine: Diabetes: Two Diseases in One
• Crossroads Arabia: Genetic Propensity Toward Diabetes in the Arab Gulf
• Eye on DNA: Nurse Kendra James Takes the deCODE T2 DNA Test
• WEGO Health: How much is diabetes affected by genetics?

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Diabetes Genetics

• PubMed Central: Diabetes genetic results
• JAMA: Diabetes genetic articles

Clinical Trials on Diabetes Genetics

• Broad Institute at MIT: Diabetes Genetics Initiative
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Diabetes genetics trials

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