Risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes that cannot be changed:

Age 45 years or older

Family history of diabetes

Member of certain race/ethnic groups:

African American, Asian American, Native American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

History of prediabetes (borderline diabetes)

For women:

History of gestational diabetes mellitus, having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or having had a baby over 9 pounds.

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Risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes that can be changed:

Overweight: Body Mass Index (BMI) over 25   Calculate your Body Mass Index.

See  BMI for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Low HDL (healthy) Cholesterol) level

Lack of routine physical activity

Smoking or other tobacco use

Excessive alcohol use