Genetic Testing and Type 2 Diabetes Risk Awareness
News Thursday, August 7th, 2014The Diabetes EducatorJuly/August 2014
Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the motivational, attitudinal, and behavioral predictors of interest in genetic testing (GT) in those with and without awareness of their risk for type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
Methods A convenience sample of adults visiting emergency departments, libraries, or an online research registry was surveyed. Responses from adults without diabetes who reported 1 or more risk factors for T2DM (eg, family history, body mass index > 25) were included in the analyses (n = 265). Read More