The interplay between genetic and lifestyle obesity-related risk factors could be an important reason for the increasing epidemic of diabetes mellitus

Introduction Obesity-related type 2 diabetes (DM) is increasing rapidly and at present reaching epidemic proportions in some Worldwide populations. The aim of this study was to provide new knowledge on the interplay between genetic and lifestyle obesity-related risk factors in populations with the highest incidence of obesity-related diabetes could provide an important tool to help prevent or delay diabetes onset in high-risk groups. Methods Community free-living individuals visiting primary hea