Correlation between body mass index, gender, age, family history and the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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*Corresponding author: Uduak Akpan Okon, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Uyo, P.M.B. 1017 Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Tels: +2348023147921, +237034741970 E-mails: chairmo2013@gmail.com, chairmo2010@rocketmail.com The study protocol was performed according to the Helsinki declaration and approved by University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. Informed written consent was obtained from the subjects. The journal implements double-blind peer review practiced by specially invited international editorial board members.