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Diabetes risk factors
Diabetes risk factors
Overview

Diabetes risk factors

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.



Review Date: 11/1/2001
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.

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