This study examined the relationship between genetic ancestry, socioeconomic status, and risk of type 2 diabetes in populations in Colombia and Mexico. The researchers found that individuals with higher European genetic ancestry tended to have higher socioeconomic status. However, both higher Native American ancestry and lower socioeconomic status were associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The effects of genetic ancestry and socioeconomic status on diabetes risk were confounded, making it difficult to determine their independent contributions. The study highlights the need to account for socioeconomic factors when examining genetic links to health outcomes.