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

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

<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...

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Main Authors: Cho Alex H, Killeya-Jones Ley A, O'Daniel Julianne M, Kawamoto Kensaku, Gallagher Patrick, Haga Susanne, Lucas Joseph E, Trujillo Gloria M, Joy Scott V, Ginsburg Geoffrey S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
genetic information clinical utility
genetic testing
preventive health behavior
RCT protocol
risk perception
type 2 diabetes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/12/16

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