Genomics, type 2 diabetes, and obesity

Genomewide association studies of population-based samples were carried out to examine the full range of body-mass index (BMI) values and identify loci influencing BMI and the risk of obesity associated with prevalence of type 2 diabetes. An improved insight gained for pathophysiology achieved through genetic discovery would provide new opportunities for treatment, diagnosis and monitoring risk variants for type 2 diabetes in healthy populations.