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Type 2 Diabetes - Risk Factors
To find out your risk for type 2 diabetes, check each item that applies to you.
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I have a parent, brother, or sister with diabetes.
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My family background is Alaska Native, American Indian, African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, or Pacific Islander.
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I have had gestational diabetes, or I gave birth to at least one baby weighing more than 9 pounds.
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My blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg or higher, or I have been told that I have high blood pressure.
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My cholesterol levels are not normal. My HDL cholesterol—“good” cholesterol—is below 35 mg/dL, or my triglyceride level is above 250 mg/dL.
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I am fairly inactive. I exercise fewer than three times a week.
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I have polycystic ovary syndrome, also called PCOS”women only.
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On previous testing, I had impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) or impaired fasting glucose (IFG).
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I have other clinical conditions associated with insulin resistance, such as acanthosis nigricans.
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I have a history of cardiovascular disease.
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The more items you checked, the higher your risk.
Are You at Risk?
Can Type 2 be prevented?
What are the signs of diabetes?
What is pre-diabetes?
What are risk factors for diabetes?
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
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