Smoking and genetics combine to dramatically raise diabetes risk

Researchers analyzing Swedish and Norwegian health data found that tobacco use significantly increases the incidence of both type 2 diabetes and LADA—a slower-developing autoimmune diabetes—particularly among genetically susceptible individuals. The finding could reshape how insurers assess risk, how employers design wellness programs, and how public health campaigns target prevention efforts.

Originaltitel: Incidence of LADA and Type 2 Diabetes in Relation to Tobacco Use and Genetic Susceptibility to Type 2 Diabetes and Related Traits: Findings From a Swedish Case-Control Study and the Norwegian HUNT Study