Large-scale analysis identifies metabolites associated with type 2 diabetes

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This is a summary of: Li, J. et al. Circulating metabolites, genetics and lifestyle factors in relation to future risk of type 2 diabetes. Nat. Med. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-025-04105-8 (2026).