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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
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