What Is My Type 2 Diabetes Risk?
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| Type 2 diabetes risk factors |
| Scientists still don't fully understand why some people are more prone to type 2 diabetes risk and develop type 2 diabetes and others don't. It's clear that certain factors increase the risk factors for type 2 diabetes including: |
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 Weight: Being overweight is a primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes. The more fatty tissue you have, the more resistant your cells become to insulin.
Inactivity: The less active you are, the greater your risk of type 2 diabetes. Physical activity helps you control your weight, uses up glucose as energy and makes your cells more sensitive to insulin.
Family history: The risk of type 2 diabetes increases if a parent or a sibling has type 2 diabetes.
Race: Although it's unclear why, people of certain races are more prone to developing diabetes- Indians are at the greatest risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Age: The risk of type 2 diabetes increases as you get older, especially after age 45. Often, that's because people tend to exercise less, lose muscle mass and gain weight as they age. But type 2 diabetes is increasing dramatically among children, adolescents and younger adults. |
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| High blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg or above |
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| Elevated cholesterol levels are abnormal. If HDL cholesterol—“good” cholesterol—is below 35 mg/dL, or triglyceride level is above 250 mg/dL. |
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| Gestational diabetes: If you had gestational diabetes while you were pregnant, your risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases. Another factor is the weight of your baby - If you gave birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds, you're at risk of type 2 diabetes. |
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| Having diabetes puts you at higher risk of developing cardio vascular diseases and stroke. |
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| NutritionVista’s diabetes module focuses on type 2 diabetes management with customized menu plans and a personal dietitian to monitor your progress to help you maintain steady glucose levels. |
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