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Who is at risk for diabetes?

The risk factors for type 1 diabetes are uncertain, though family history seems to play a role. The risk factors for type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes are:

• family history of diabetes
• over age 45
• overweight
• physically inactive
• high blood pressure
• abnormal blood cholesterol or triglycerides
• personal history of gestational diabetes
• African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic, Asian American or Pacific Islander race or ethnicity