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Review
. 2025 May 14;16(5):578.
doi: 10.3390/genes16050578.

Gene-Diet Interactions in Diabetes Mellitus: Current Insights and the Potential of Personalized Nutrition

Angeliki Kapellou  1 , Effie Salata  1 , Dimitrios Miltiadis Vrachnos  1 , Sevastiani Papailia  1 , Spiros Vittas  1
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Review

Gene-Diet Interactions in Diabetes Mellitus: Current Insights and the Potential of Personalized Nutrition

Angeliki Kapellou et al. Genes (Basel). .

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remaina significant global health challenge, with its increasing prevalence and associated complications contributing to high morbidity and economic burden. Genetic factors play a crucial role in T2DM susceptibility, yet individual responses to dietary interventions vary widely, emphasizing the importance of gene-diet (G × D) interactions. This review synthesizes the current literature on the genetic basis of T2DM and the role of G × D interactions in shaping individual responses to diet. We examine the genetics implication in T2DM risk and modulation by dietary factors, with a focus on the potential of Nutrigenetics in guiding personalized nutrition (PN) strategies. Moreover, the clinical implications of these interactions for the personalized prevention and management of T2DM are explored, highlighting the promise of tailoring dietary recommendations based on genetic profiles. Critical research gaps, including the need for diverse and longitudinal studies, the integration of multi-omic data, and the inclusion of digital health technologies in PN are discussed. Finally, future directions for the field are outlined, advocating for more inclusive, large-scale studies to optimize PN approaches for diverse populations and improve the efficacy of T2DM prevention and management. This review underscores the potential of an individualized, genetically informed dietary approach in modulating the global burden of T2DM.

Keywords: SNP; glycemia; nutrigenetics; personalized nutrition; polymorphisms.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors are employees of iDNA Laboratories S.A., Private Diagnostic Laboratories. The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Key components informing precision nutrition strategies for T2DM prevention and management.
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