Biomarkers can predict diabetes diagnosis 20 years in advance

A new Swedish study finds that patients who pay attention to certain biological markers of overall health can predict their likelihood of getting type 2 diabetes 20 years in advance and make the lifestyle changes necessary to prevent it.   The study, published in the online journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, found that body mass index, fasting triglycerides and fasting glucose numbers are reliable indicators of whether people would develop the disease. “The results of the present study…
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