that you probably don’t need.
As the link above will show, there’s another new test people can spend $500 on to find out if they’re genetically predisposed to Type II Diabetes. It “helps explain” the genetic link that makes one more susceptible to the insulin resistance that causes Diabetes. So, two questions here. […]
Scientists have made an important advance in understanding who is more at risk for Type II Diabetes by mapping the genome for the disease. I’m a big supporter of gaining every bit of information about diseases like Diabetes, but I’m never sure exactly how information like this will influence behaviors.
Will some people think, “Wow, my […]
I think gene testing, if done without the chance of ruining your insurance coverage, will be a good thing. We just need to remember that our lifestyle choices greatly affect the expression of genetic advantages and disadvantages.
If, for instance, one has a parent who died of heart disease at 50, then it makes sense to […]