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Diabetes risk factors   

Overview

Alternative names:

Risk factors for diabetes

Information

Question:
What type of people are at high risk for diabetes?

Answer:

  • Family history of diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Age greater than 45 years
  • Certain ethnic groups (African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans)
  • Diabetes during pregnancy or baby weighing more than 9 pounds
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood levels of triglycerides (a type of fat molecule)
  • High blood cholesterol level

The American Diabetes Association recommends that all adults be screened for diabetes at least every three years.  A person at high risk should be screened more often. See diabetes.

Ency. home > SpecialTopic > D > Diabetes risk factors

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