Researchers continue to discover more each year about the genetic risk factors for type 1 and type 2 diabetes and how those risk factors interact with the environment. Scientists have linked several genetic mutations to diabetes risk, though not everyone with a genetic mutation will go on to develop the disease. Healio spoke with Ruth […]
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Identical Twin Football Players Fight Type 1 Diabetes
The Holsinger brothers are instantly recognizable on the St. Thomas University campus in Miami Gardens. Being identical twins who play on the football team will get you noticed. Noah plays defensive back, Harrison plays quarterback. “We’re always checking up on each other, did you do this, make sure you do that,” Harrison said. They say […]