Intrauterine Programming of Diabetes and Adiposity.

The prevalence of diabetes and adiposity has increased at an alarming rate and together they contribute to the rise in morbidity and mortality worldwide. Genetic studies till date have succeeded in explaining only a proportion of heritability, while a major component remains unexplained. Early life determinants of future risk of these diseases are likely contributors to the missing heritability and thus have a significant potential in disease prevention.