Changes involved in the progression of T2D and development of complications is apparent at the pre-DM state or during the transition to T2D or with complications. Conducting ‘Omics’ including DNA methylation, metabolomics and microbiome studies in blood, saliva and Fecal samples allows to validate interactions of metabolites to microbiota to epigenetic regulations.

Goal: To determine whether transit mode choice and travel time is associated with bmi and health status
Identify 3 neighborhoods with similar avg incomes, but different transport options
Select a random sample of households from each neighborhood.
One adult provides info on transit choice, travel time, destination distance, bmi and health status.
Expected outcome: Among similar income levels, adults who drive less have... more »