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Are native americans more likely than the average american to get diabetes?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: But is due to the environment more than genetics. Pima indians in the se us have a close to 50% incidence. Their blood relatives living in mexico about 3%.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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