Are you at risk for Type 2 Diabetes?

Your chances of developing type 2 diabetes depend on a combination of risk factors. Learn about risk factors for type 2 diabetes below and see which ones apply to you.

You are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if you:

• are overweight or obese
• are age 40 or older
• have a family history of diabetes
• are American Indian, African American, Hispanic/Latino, Pacific Islander or Asian American
• have a history of gestational diabetes
• have a low level of HDL (“good”) cholesterol, or a high level of triglycerides
• have high blood pressure
• are not physically active
• have depression
• have a history of heart disease or stroke
• have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• have acanthosis nigricans—dark, thick, and velvety skin around your neck or armpits

You can also take the Diabetes Risk Test to learn about your risk for type 2 diabetes.

What can you do to prevent type 2 diabetes?

You can take steps to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by losing weight if you are overweight, eating fewer calories, and being more physically active. Talk to your health care professional about your risk factors.

Source: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/risk-factors-type-2-diabetes