DNA Type 2 Diabetes Test

Are you at increased risk of type 2 diabetes?

Find out your genetic likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes with our DNA test.

Detects over 40 markers associated with higher diabetes risk
Examines factors affecting glucose levels, insulin production and response, and fat metabolism
Easy at-home mouth swab sample collection
Confidential online access to your results

$349.00

Fast, Convenient, Painless

Understanding Diabetes

Diabetes is a medical condition where the body has difficulty processing glucose, which is the primary energy source. Insulin, a hormone, regulates blood glucose levels.

When you eat, and glucose levels rise, the pancreas releases insulin to store the glucose. If this process is disrupted and glucose levels remain high, it results in diabetes.

Differentiating Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes arises when the body can’t produce insulin due to the immune system attacking insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

In type 2 diabetes, the body produces insulin but doesn’t use it effectively. Over time, the pancreas produces more insulin to compensate, but eventually, it can’t keep up, leading to elevated blood glucose levels. This condition can lead to severe health issues like heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and poor circulation.

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors

Several factors can increase your likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. These include:

Being overweight, causing insulin resistance
Excess fat, especially in the abdomen
Sedentary lifestyle
Certain ethnicities, including Africans and American Indians
Elevated blood sugar levels
History of gestational diabetes
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Genetic factors

The Genetics

Your genes can influence glucose and insulin levels, how you process dietary fats, and your insulin response. By understanding the genetic factors that raise your type 2 diabetes risk, you can make informed lifestyle choices to lower your chances of developing the condition.

Genetic Variants Tested

ACC2 – Reduced response to insulin
ADCY5 – Inhibited insulin secretion
FABP2, FTO – Increased absorption of saturated fats
ADIPOQ, CRY2, FADS1, G6PC2, GLUT2, MTNR1B, PROX1, TCF7L2 – Elevated fasting glucose levels
GCKR – Decreased fasting glucose levels
GCK, HNF4A – Reduced pancreatic beta cell function
GLIS3, IRS1, SLC30A8 – Disrupted insulin production, signaling, and storage
SHBG – Increased binding of sex hormones
MADD – Impaired conversion of proinsulin to insulin
SOD2 – Increased production of reactive oxygen species
HIF1A – Resistance to low oxygen levels