Children of exceptionally long-lived parents, as well as their spouses, have a similarly reduced risk for developing type 2 diabetes compared to the general population, according to a new study led by the University of Pittsburgh.
Offspring of people who live into their 90 s have lower rates of type 2 diabetes compared to the general population, as do their spouses, but possibly for different reasons.
What makes some people predisposed to live and remain healthy much longer than others? That some persons reach an exceptional age has been recorded throughout history.
According to a new study led by the University of Pittsburgh, children of exceptionally long-lived parents, as well as their spouses have a similarly reduced risk for developing type 2 diabetes compared to the general population.