Can DNA sequencing be used as a screening tool for early detection of Type 2 Diabetes? A geneticist tried to answer the question when DNA sequencing of his own genome to detect his susceptibility to various conditions revealed he was prone to developing type 2 diabetes. He subsequently was noted to have a high blood sugar following a viral infection. Testing showed his capacity to maintain normal blood sugar faltered during the time of illness. At the present time, it costs thousands of dollars to do DNA sequencing and the advised treatment for susceptible individuals would involve diet and exercise doing periodic screening blood sugars, and checking sugars when the individual has an infection. It is not clear how useful this procedure would be for the general population. I personally think the money would be better spent on promulgating information about diabetes and nutrition, encouraging exercise and physical fitness at an early age, and checking the blood sugars of people who have viral infections. What do you think? Please Click HERE for the full article.
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