Prediction of Incident Diabetes Mellitus in Middle-aged Adults

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The occurrence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is rising rapidly among middle-aged American adults. It has been estimated that the prevalence of diabetes in the United States increased from 7.3% in 1993 to 7.9% by the year 2000, and greater frequencies are forecast for the future.1