Type 2 Are there differences with the diabetes and Ethnic groups

[MillieT]

Hi, I have never asked, but am wondering, some of my genes are afro American and it is evident to the eye, can this change matters with regards the diabetes or does it not matter?

 

[Mike d]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3830901/

Suggest this is certainly evidence but equally, this is the broader analysis

 

[JohnEGreen]

Yes there are differences between ethnic groups regarding diabetes.

 

[Robinredbreast]

Hi, I have never asked, but am wondering, some of my genes are afro American and it is evident to the eye, can this change matters with regards the diabetes or does it not matter?

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-and-ethnicity.html. Type 2 is mentioned.