The association between ethnicity and complications in individuals with early-onset type 2 diabetes: A systematic
Jonathan Goldney1, Eka Melson2, Ansh Verma3
1Diabetes Research Centre, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK; NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and University of Leicester, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK.
Abstract:
It remains unclear whether the prevalence and incidence of complications varies with ethnicity in individuals with early-onset type 2 diabetes. We undertook a systematic review to investigate. We identified sparse published data, with no clear findings. More prospective studies are needed. Epidemiological studies should routinely stratify by ethnicity.
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