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August 7, 2025DiabetologiaOpen Access

Race, ethnicity and ancestry in global diabetes research: grappling with complexity to advance equity and scientific integrity – a narrative review and viewpoint

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NCNish ChaturvediBVBenjamin F. VoightJWJonathan C. K. Wells

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Overview

Narrative review highlights the need for diverse populations in diabetes research, indicating implications for health equity.

Key Points

  • Research shows that diabetes disproportionately affects people of non-European ancestry in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Heterogeneity in diabetes risks suggests findings from European populations may not apply universally to other groups.
  • Environmental and genetic factors together influence diabetes risk, indicating a need for tailored interventions.
  • A focus on diverse populations and multidisciplinary approaches is vital for effectively addressing diabetes globally.

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Chaturvedi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689dfe88d61984b91e13b751https://doi.org/10.1007/s00125-025-06516-1
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