The factors which increase your risk for type 2 diabetes

You are at risk for type 2 diabetes if

You are 45 years or older.

You am overweight or obese (see the body mass index below).

You have a parent, brother, or sister with diabetes.

Your family background is African American, American Indian, Asian American, Pacific Islander, or Hispanic American/Latino.

You have had gestational diabetes, or have given birth to at least one baby weighing more than 9 pounds.

Your blood pressure is 140/ 90 or higher, or you have been told that you have high blood pressure.

Your cholesterol levels are not normal. Your HDL cholesterol ("good" cholesterol) is 35 or lower, or your triglyceride level is 250 or higher.

You am fairly inactive. You exercise fewer than three times a week.

Table 4. Body Mass Index