Higher Genetic Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Is Associated With a Faster Decline of β-Cell Function in an East Asian Population.
Hyunsuk LeeJaewon ChoiJong-Il KimRichard M WatanabeNam H ChoKyong-Soo ParkSoo Heon KwakPublished in: Diabetes care (2024)
Individuals with a higher genetic risk for T2D exhibited not only a lower OGTT-derived β-cell function at baseline but also a notably more rapid decline during follow-up. This information could be used to enable a focused precision prevention with lifestyle intervention.