Study genes and diabetes risk using body measurements
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how genetic risk relates to developing type 2 diabetes, using information from a biobank and body measurements like weight. It may help researchers better identify who is at higher risk before diabetes starts.
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Who can take part
- You are between ages 10 and 70
- You previously joined the UPenn Biobank or Center for Applied Genomics Biobank and agreed to be recontacted
- Your body weight is above a certain threshold (BMI 25+ in adults, or age-based high BMI in kids/teens)
- You do not have a current diagnosis of type 1, type 2, or other forms of diabetes
- You are not pregnant
- You can follow the study steps and don’t have major health issues that would interfere
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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