6 New Genes Found for Diabetes
Earlier this year it was reported that 6 new genes had been found which could make people more likely to develop diabetes. The conclusion was that this could help to treat diabetes and possibly prevent it.
There are now sixteen genes which are possibly linked to the development of Type 2 Diabetes. These all have significance on the control of blood sugar and how that control can go wrong.
“These genes are all brand new finds” claimed one of the researchers at Oxford University. He went on to state that each gene could provide opportunities to dicover new treatments or cures.
In diabetes the blood sugar levels are raised which if untreated can go on to damage kidneys, eyes, and then develop heart problems, strokes and circulation problems in the extremities.
Over 90% of all diabetes sufferers have type 2 diabetes, obesity is closely associated.
Not everyone has all the six genes found, but if they are all found in one person their propensity to develop diabetes is 2 to 3 more likely to develop the disease.
A surprise was the discovery of a Gene named jazf1, this is also known to play a part in the development of prostate cancer! A double whammy!!