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We’re on the hunt for novel ways to assess the risk of type 2 diabetes

We’re on the hunt for novel ways to assess the risk of type 2 diabetes

TYPE 2 diabetes is characterised by elevated blood glucose levels. This can cause complications that lead to damage to the kidneys, nerves, and the retina in the eyes. Other complications can lead to heart diseases and diabetic foot ulcers, which eventually require amputation. CECIL JACK WEALE, Assistant Lecturer and Medical Researcher, Cape Peninsula University of Technology Until fairly recently type 2 diabetes was considered a major health issue only in developed countries. But there’s been an increase in prevalence in developing countries. This has been attributed to rapid urbanisation, increased fast food consumption and general lack of exercise. The diabetes…
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