Diabetes Prediction, Prevention and Genetic Counselling

An introductory-level text which describes how diabetes can be predicted through the examination of genetic markers, cell markers, environmental factors and various forms of experimentation. Preventive agents and strategies are considered in detail.

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This is an introductory-level text which describes how diabetes can be predicted through the examination of genetic markers, cell markers, environmental factors and various forms of experimentation. Preventative agents and strategies are considered, such as cyclosporine and the other immunosuppressants, nicotinamide, beta-cell rest, oral intolerance and animal models. Future prospects of genetic counselling are also considered.