A genomics study of type 2 diabetes mellitus in U.S. Air Force personnel.

ABSTRACT: The military community is at high risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), especially as it relates to military beneficiaries, although preventive measures can be implemented to reduce disease onset. This study evaluates the prevalence of risk-associated single nucleotide polymorphisms in patients diagnosed with T2D within active duty, retired military, and military-dependent populations on Lackland Air Force Base compared to nondiabetic controls. Results will be used as a basis of comparison to analyze risk-conferring genotypes in the young, healthy active duty population to generate the prevalence of T2D risk-associated factors in our current and future war fighters. Identifying genetic markers of T2D prior to abnormal glucose control and insulin resistance may ultimately adjust future risk throu

SUBMITTER: Lott L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2769956 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature