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As of 2011 more than 36 genes have been found that contribute to the risk of type 2 diabetes. [2] All of these genes together still only account for 10% of the total genetic component of the disease. [2] There are a number of rare cases of diabetes that arise due to an abnormality in a single gene (known as monogenic forms of diabetes). [1]
The Journal of Diabetes Investigation is a bimonthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering the study of diabetes. It was established in 2010 and is published by John Wiley & Sons on behalf of the Asian Association for the Study of Diabetes , of which it is the official journal.
Today, the term "diabetes" most commonly refers to diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is itself an umbrella term for a number of different diseases involving problems processing sugars that have been consumed (glucose metabolism). Historically, this is the "diabetes" which has been associated with sugary urine .
Diabetes also publishes abstracts presented at the ADA's annual meeting, Scientific Sessions, as a supplement. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2021 impact factor of 9.337, and a 5 years impact factor of 10.509 ranking it 8th out of 240 journals in the category "Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism". [1]
Getting diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 may increase one's risk of developing dementia by 1.9 times, a new study has found.
Diabetes was the 9th-leading cause of mortality globally in 2020, attributing to over 2 million deaths annually due to diabetes directly, and to kidney disease due to diabetes. [2] The primary causes of type 2 diabetes is diet and physical activity, which can contribute to increased BMI, poor nutrition, hypertension, alcohol use and smoking ...
Diabetes medications: Insulin and thiazolidinediones. Beta-blockers: Propranolol and metoprolol. Glucocorticoids: Prednisone and cortisone. If your health depends on these medications, ask your ...
Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) refers to any of several hereditary forms of diabetes mellitus caused by mutations in an autosomal dominant gene disrupting insulin production. [1] Along with neonatal diabetes , MODY is a form of the conditions known as monogenic diabetes.