Why Minorities at a Healthy Weight Should be Tested for Type 2 Diabetes
Are minorities at a greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes even at a normal or healthy weight? A recent study suggests the answer is yes. Certain groups including African-Americans, Hispanics, and Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders are more likely to have type 2 diabetes at a normal weight. A whopping 18 percent of Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders at a normal weight develop type 2 diabetes while just 5 percent of Caucasians at a normal weight will develop the...
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