Table 2.
Phenotype/Trait | Population Ancestry | ||
---|---|---|---|
African | Hispanic | European | |
Age at onset of T2DM | Younger | Younger | Older |
Presence of insulin resistance | Higher | Higher | Lower |
Risk for kidney disease* | Higher | Higher | Lower |
Risk for cardiovascular disease* | Lower | Lower | Higher |
Plasma triglycerides | Lower | - | Higher |
HDL-cholesterol concentration | Higher | - | Lower |
Assumes equivalent access to healthcare
Abbreviations: T2DM, type 2 diabetes mellitus; HDL, high-density lipoprotein.