Will doctors be able to catch diabetes earlier, years before symptoms start?

Can advances in technology help stop chronic diseases before they start? The authors of a new perspective article argue that by identifying 'biological drifts' in each person, scientists may be able to help prevent conditions like diabetes and heart disease.

 

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