A persons genetics are listed as one of the most common causes of Diabetes and Obesity. Obesity is a multifactorial disease resulting from the interaction between genetic factors and lifestyle. Identification of rare genetic variations with strong effects on obesity has been useful in diagnosing and designing personalized therapy for early-onset or syndromic obesity. However, common variants identified in recent genome-wide association studies have limited clinical value. Family and adoption studies suggest that an estimated 20%–80% of population variance in BMI is due to genetic effects (ie, heritability).
Like type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes is inherited. This means a group of genes that can lead to type 2 is passed down from mothers and fathers to their children. Not everyone who inherits the genes will develop it, but if you have the genes for type 2 diabetes, you've got a greater chance of developing it. Although there's no cure for type 2 diabetes, studies show it's possible for some people to reverse it. Through diet changes and weight loss, you may be able to reach and hold normal blood sugar levels without medication.
Diabetes/Obesity Genetic Testing is for patients with a personal and/or family history suggestive of monogenic diabetes and obesity related disorders.
Diabetes/Obesity Genetic Testing is a genetic swab test with an expected turnaround time for results of two to four weeks from the time the lab receives the sample.
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