Effect of genetic testing for risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus on health behaviors and outcomes: study rationale, development and design

• Main Authors: Cho Alex H (Author), Killeya-Jones Ley A (Author), O'Daniel Julianne M (Author), Kawamoto Kensaku (Author), Gallagher Patrick (Author), Haga Susanne (Author), Lucas Joseph E (Author), Trujillo Gloria M (Author), Joy Scott V (Author), Ginsburg Geoffrey S (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Type 2 diabetes is a prevalent chronic condition globally that results in extensive morbidity, decreased quality of life, and increased health services utilization. Lifestyle changes can prevent the development of diabetes, but requi...