Table 1 Information given to participants during the focus group sessions concerning both genetic risk assessments
DNA test | Family history assessment |
|---|---|
- Risk is increased by genetic predisposition | - Includes genetic predisposition, common behaviour, and shared environment |
- Assessed by taking a sample of blood or saliva | - Risk increases with number and closeness of affected family members |
- Test result does not depend on the occurrence of diabetes within the family | - Assessed by asking about the number and relatedness of affected family members |