Genetic breakthrough explains dangerously high blood glucose levels
Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 14:14
in Health & Medicine
Canadian, French and British researchers have identified a DNA sequence that controls the variability of blood glucose levels in people. This is a potentially significant discovery because high blood glucose levels in otherwise healthy people often are indications of heart disease and higher mortality rates. The results will be published May 1 in the online version of the journal Science.
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