Low birth weight is a risk factor in developing type 2 diabetes

”I’m astounded by the results that are unambiguous and clear,” says professor Allan Vaag, who has researched the link between the two conditions.
Photo: Jens Dresling/Ritzau Scanpix
Photo: Jens Dresling/Ritzau Scanpix
By Ritzau, translated by Daniel Pedersen

Obesity, life style, and genetics each play a part in the likelihood of a person developing type 2 diabetes. But now two Danish studies suggest that one’s birth weight is a significant risk factor of people developing early type 2 diabetes. 

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