The Genetics of Liver Fat (GoLF): Contributions of Genes and Liver Fat to Diabetes Risk in Mexican Americans

Diabetes affects millions of people in the United States, and Latinos are at higher risk. The liver plays an important role in regulating blood sugar. At the University of Southern California (USC), we are seeking participants for an ongoing study to investigate how differences in your genes impact liver fat levels, and how these levels affect diabetes risk. We want to improve the understanding of diabetes, obesity, and fatty liver disease, and work toward developing better ways to treat and prevent these diseases.

This is a collaborative study between Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) and the University of Southern California (USC), sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).

Palabras clave: Diabetes Type 2, Fatty Liver Disease, Blood Sugar, Mexican, Mexican-American, Genes