Josee Dupuis lead investigator in study identifying genes that influence insulin and glucose regulation

Josee Dupuis, GSI faculty, BUSPH biostatistician and an international consortium (MAGIC) has identified new genetic variants that influence blood glucose regulation, insulin resistance, and the function of insulin-secreting beta cells in populations of European descent.  Five of the 13 newly discovered variants increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes.  The results provide important clues about the role of beta cells in the development of type 2 diabetes.  For more information click here.  Or view the publication abstract, “New genetic loci implicated in fasting glucose homeostasis and their impact on type 2 diabetes risk” online at PubMed.

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