There are many diseases that affect human beings all around the world. Some of these diseases are caused by people's diets, environment, or their heritage. My research is based on what causes diabetes and whether it is genetically predisposed. Before I get into the genetics of Diabetes I want to explain what it is. The article "Diabetes Explained" describes what it is by saying; "Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus) is a severe, life-threatening condition in which the …showed first 75 words of 1638 total…

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