Genetrace DNA Type 2 Diabetes Test
$348.99$369.99
Uncover your genetic risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes with this DNA test.
- Free shipping both ways
- Easy-to-use cheek swabs
- AABB, ISO17025 & CLIA accredited lab
Product Description
How It Works
| STEP 1: Purchase Your Kit | STEP 2: Collect DNA Samples | STEP 3: Mail Samples to Lab | STEP 4: Receive Your Results |
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Your kit will be delivered to your doorstep within days with free nationwide shipping. |
Collect painless mouth swab samples at home with the included materials. |
Mail the samples to the lab using the prepaid shipping envelope. |
Get your results online within 1-2 business days after testing begins. |
Type 2 diabetes is a highly prevalent metabolic disease that results from an inability to control blood sugar levels. Glucose is the main sugar found in the blood. Its levels are tightly controlled by the action of two enzymes, insulin, and glucagon. Insulin signals the removal of sugar from the blood (immediately following a meal for example), while glucagon is responsible for releasing sugars between meals to provide organs with sufficient energy. Individuals with type 2 diabetes make low levels of insulin, or their cells have stop responding to insulin, making it difficult to regulate sugar levels in the blood.
Genetics is one factor that can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This test detects genetic variants linked to increased risk. Find out your risk today so you can take preventative action to reduce your chances of developing type 2 diabetes.
Genetic variants tested
Genetic is one risk factor associated with type 2 diabetes. This DNA test detects the following variants linked to an increased risk of developing this condition.
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ACC2 – Reduced response to insulin
ADCY5 – Inhibited secretion of insulin
FABP2, FTO – Increased uptake of saturated fats
ADIPOQ, FADS1, GLUT2, MTNR1B and TCF7L2 – Increased fasting glucose levels
GCKR – Reduced fasting glucose levels
GCK, HNF4A – Reduces beta cell function
SLC30A8 – Disrupted insulin signalling
SOD2 – Increased reactive oxygen species
MADD – Impaired proinsulin-to-insulin conversion
Factors that increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes
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Genetic variation
Family history of type 2 diabetes
Obesity and fat accumulation (around the abdomen)
Lack of physical exercise
Ethnicity (Africans and American Indians have a higher risk)
Prediabetes – elevated blood sugar
Gestational diabetes
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about this test.
Are my results confidential?
Yes, your results are 100% confidential. No one will be able to access your account or your results unless you give them your confidential account login. You can change the password to your account at any time. Please remember to safeguard your login information and not share it with anyone.
How long does the test take?
Testing begins immediately the day that your samples arrive at the laboratory. In some special situations, additional testing may be required, which could increase the turnaround time by a few extra days. You can check the status of your test online 24/7 using your secure account login. Your test report is released immediately once testing is complete.
Would eating or drinking before collecting my DNA affect my results?
Drinking or eating will not change the results in any way. The reason that you are not supposed to drink or have anything in the mouth for an extended period prior to collection is to ensure that we have enough buccal cells to complete the test. If there are not enough cells to complete the test, then the results will not be released and a recollection will be required.
How do I ship my samples back to the laboratory?
Once you have finished your sample collection, place the collection kit box into the prepaid plastic USPS envelope included with the kit, then mail your samples to the laboratory via your mailbox or a local USPS drop box. If you wish to monitor the status of your shipment, remember to record the tracking number on the shipping label. You can track the status of your shipment using your tracking number on the USPS website.
Do I have to use the return envelope to send my kits back?
No. You can send the kits back to the laboratory using any shipping method of your choosing. Please be advised that if you do not use the included prepaid return mailer to ship your samples, it is your responsibility to ensure that your samples arrive at the laboratory. We will not be able to provide assistance for shipments that do not use our prepaid return mailer.
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