Risk factors for type 2 diabetes

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Risk Factors For Type 2 Diabetes

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No one knows exactly what causes diabetes.

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We do know that some things, called risk factors, increase your chance of

having type 2 diabetes

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Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include:

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Being over 45 years old

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Being overweight (bmi >25)

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Having family history of diabetes

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Being African American or Hispanic

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Being sedentary

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Having had diabetes during a pregnancy, or giving birth to a baby

who weighed >9 lbs

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Having high blood pressure (140/90 or higher)

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Having an HDL (good) cholesterol level < 35mg/dL

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Having a triglycerides (blood fat) level of

250mg/dL or more

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